2. WHY ARE WE TALKING ABOUT THIS?
On average, there are 123 suicides per day.

3. 3 LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH FOR AGES 15-18
IN ALABAMA
3 LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH FOR AGES 15-18

4. TRUE OR
FALSE

5. Suicide only affects individuals with a mental health condition.

6. Fact: Many individuals with mental illness are not affected by suicidal thoughts and not all people who attempt or die by suicide have mental illness.

7. Once an individual is suicidal, he or she will always remain suicidal

8. Fact: Active suicidal ideation is often short- term and situation- specific.

9. Most suicides happen suddenly without Warning.

10. Fact: Warning signs, verbally or behaviorally precede most suicides.

11. People who die by suicide are selfish and take the easy way out.

12. Fact: Typically, people do not die by suicide because they do not want to live.

13. Talking about suicide
will lead to and
encourage suicide.

14. Fact: Talking about suicide not only reduces the stigma; allows individuals to seek help, rethink
their opinions and share their story with others. We all need to talk more about suicide.

15. 01 02 03 What leads to suicide? There’s no single cause for suicide
Depression is the most common condition associated with suicide, and it is often undiagnosed or untreated. 02
Most people who actively manage their mental health conditions go on to engage in life. 03

17. 01 02 03 Suicide Warning Signs Change in behavior or new behaviors
Behavior is related to a painful event, loss, or change. 02
Most people who take their lives exhibit one or more warning signs, either through what they say or what they do 03

18. Risk Factors and Warning Signs
TALK
BEHAVIORS
MOOD
Risk Factors and Warning Signs

19. TALK If a person talks about: Killing themselves Feeling hopeless
Having no reason to live
Being a burden
Feeling trapped
Unbearable pain

20. BEHAVIORS Behaviors that may signal risk:
Increased use of alcohol or drugs
Looking for a way to end their lives
Withdrawing from activities
Isolating from family and friends
Sleeping too much or too little
Visiting or calling people to say goodbye
Giving away prized possessions
Aggression

21. MOOD
People who are considering suicide often display one or more of the following moods:
Depression
Anxiety
Loss of interest
Irritability
Humiliation/Shame
Agitation/Anger
Relief/Sudden Improvement

22. What we say — and how we listen — matters
What we say — and how we listen — matters. Sometimes all it takes to help prevent suicide is trusting your instinct, reaching out to someone you're concerned about, and having a Real Conversations.
#YOUMATTER

23. If you're struggling today, you are not alone.
or text TALK to at
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline TALK (8255)

24. YOUR SUPPORT AT SCHOOL
Mrs. Little
Mrs. Jefferson