1. A Serious Issue For All Teens Preventing Suicide

2. Suicide The act of intentionally taking one’s own life Most people who attempt suicide really don’t want to die

3. SUICIDE IS NEVER THE SOLUTION!!!!!!

4. TRUTHS ABOUT SUICIDE Many people who have considered suicide considered it only for a short time Most people who have attempted suicide and failed are usually grateful to be alive

5. TRUTHS ABOUT SUICIDE CONT.. Suicide does not happen without warning All talk of suicide should be taken seriously The use of drugs or alcohol can put people at risk of acting on suicidal thoughts because of impaired judgment

6. Suicide Statistics 3rd leading cause of death for people between the ages of 13-24 #1 leading cause of death in boys 15-24 in Utah

7. Changes During Teen Years You may go through changes that make you feel confused and helpless at times DON’T BE TEMPTED TO FIND QUICK SOLUTIONS THAT MAY MAKE THE SITUATION WORSE

8. WARNING SIGNS FOR SUICIDE Feeling hopeless Withdrawing from friends & family Neglecting basic needs Experiencing loss of energy Taking more risks Giving away personal things

9. “WORDS THAT WARN” “I wish I was dead” “I just want to go to sleep and never wake up” “I won’t be a problem for you much longer” “I won’t have to put up with this much longer” “I can’t take it anymore” “This pain will be over soon”

10. Reasons for Suicidal Thoughts Feeling unheard Feeling confused Feeling depressed Feeling frightened ALL SIGNS THAT A PERSON NEEDS HELP!!!!!!!

11. UNDERSTAND….. SUICIDE IS PERMANENT A PERSON WHO COMMITS SUICIDE CANNOT GO BACK AND CHANGE THEIR MIND LATER FEELING DISCOMFORT IS NORMAL

12. Giving and Getting Help Take all talk of suicide seriously Tell your friend that suicide is not the answer Change negative thoughts into positive thoughts Don’t keep a secret, tell an adult