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Suicide Prevention

You can make a world of difference by following these three simple steps:

 

1. Know the warning signs:

  • Suddenly deteriorating school performance
  • Changes in school attendance
  • Taling about suicide and making suicide threats
  • Loss of interest in things they use to enjoy doing
  • An unusual interest in death or dying
  • Taking unnecessary risks
  • Feelings of hopelessness
  • Depression
  • Bullying (both the victim of bullying and the bully are at risk)
  • Change in friendships or withdrawing from friends and school activities
  • Mood swings or personality changes
  • Changes in eating and sleeping habits
  • Increased use of alcohol and/or drugs
  • Giving away prized possessions  

2. Talk to your child:

  • Let your child know that you care
  • Do not be afraid to ask your child if they have or are thinking about suicide

3. Seek help:

  • If it is an emergency, call 911
  • Contact your child's pediatrician or doctor
  • Contact a local mental health provider such as: 
  • Notify your child's campus administrator and guidance counselor