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WORLD Suicide Awareness and Prevention day September 10, 2013

WORLD Suicide Awareness and Prevention day September 10, 2013. FACES OF SUICIDE. THE JONATHAN FOUNDATION . Suicide Statistics Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for youth ages 10-24 . Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for college- age youth.

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WORLD Suicide Awareness and Prevention day September 10, 2013

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  1. WORLD Suicide Awareness and Prevention daySeptember 10, 2013

  2. FACES OF SUICIDE THE JONATHAN FOUNDATION

  3. Suicide Statistics Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for youth ages 10-24. Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for college- age youth. Suicide is the 4th leading cause of death for our youth ages 10-14. Suicide is PREVENTABLE. 90% youth that attempt suicides that are unsuccessful or blocked, never attempt suicide again. THE JONATHAN FOUNDATION

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

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

  6. 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 THE JONATHAN FOUNDATION

  7. 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! THE JONATHAN FOUNDATION

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

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

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