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What can you do if you recognize one of the warning signs of suicide?
What can you do if you recognize one of the warning signs of suicide?
Acknowledge
Acknowledge
Take the warning signs of suicide seriously.
Ask the person directly if they are thinking about suicide.
Care
Care
It is always better to overreact than under react.
Express your concern, listen, offer support, and understanding.
Tell
Tell
Tell someone immediately.
Never promise to keep this a secret.
Get help from a trusted adult such as your school counselor, teacher, coach, or a family member.
If possible, never leave a suicidal person alone.
If possible, never leave a suicidal person alone.
If not possible, get them to promise that they will not hurt themselves until you are able to find help.
If not possible, get them to promise that they will not hurt themselves until you are able to find help.
Things to Know and Say
Things to Know and Say
Everyone's life matters.
People DO Care.
Everyone's life matters.
People DO Care.
Help is available.
Help is available.
Treatment works.
Treatment works.
Don't keep it to yourself. Tell someone.
Don't keep it to yourself. Tell someone.
Need To Talk? There are a number of caring Adults who would love to help you
Need To Talk? There are a number of caring Adults who would love to help you
It is important for you to identify trusted adults with whom you can talk about concerns related to your own personal safety or the safety of your classmates. In addition to family members, trusted adults could be:
School Counselors
School Nurses
Principals
Teachers, Advisors, Athletic Coaches
Secretaries, Cafeteria Workers, Custodians
If you do not have access to someone with whom you feel comfortable talking, consider using the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (988) or the Crisis Text Line (741741).
In an emergency, call 911
In an emergency, call 911
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