1. NATIONAL SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH SEPTEMBER, 2014

2. THE JONATHAN FOUNDATION FACES OF SUICIDE

3. THE JONATHAN FOUNDATION Suicide Statistics  Suicide has moved up to the 2nd leading cause of death for youth ages 10-24.  Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for college- age youth.  Suicide is PREVENTABLE. 90% youth that attempt suicides that are unsuccessful or blocked, never attempt suicide again.

4. THE JONATHAN FOUNDATION WHAT CAN YOU DO? Take the BE THAT FRIEND Pledge

5. THE JONATHAN FOUNDATION BE THAT FRIEND  Be Aware  Understand the problem of youth suicide

6. THE JONATHAN FOUNDATION BE THAT FRIEND  Be Able to Identify Signs  Suicide threats or previous attempts  Depression  Anger, increased irritability  Lack of interest in activities they used to enjoy  Sudden increase/decrease in appetite  Sudden changes in appearance  Dwindling academic performance  Sudden failure to complete assignments  An "I don't care" attitude about school or other activities.  Preoccupation with death, guns

7. THE JONATHAN FOUNDATION BE THAT FRIEND  Be Prepared to Act  Have a game plan in place in the event that any one of your friends ever indicates they are hurting or thinking of hurting themselves.  Don't be afraid to talk to someone who seems to be depressed or hurting.  Let them know there is someone who cares for them.  Tell someone!

8. THE JONATHAN FOUNDATION WHERE TO GO FOR HELP  Teacher/Coach  Guidance Counselor  Principal  Local mental health facility  Local Emergency Room  SUICIDE HOTLINE

9. THE JONATHAN FOUNDATION BE THAT FRIEND Go to thejonathanfoundation4teens.org/bethatfriend Take the BE THAT FRIEND Pledge