Suicide Prevention & Education
Protective Factors
Coping and problem-solving skills
Cultural and religious beliefs that discourage suicide
Connections to friends, family, and community support
Supportive relationships with care providers
Availability of physical and mental health care
Limited access to lethal means among people at risk
Raising Awareness about ACEs
The first step in helping young people at risk for ACEs is for everyone in our communities to gain a better understanding of these experiences. ACEs are far more common than many people realize. About 6 in 10 adults surveyed reported experiencing at least one ACE, and nearly 1 in 6 of them reported experiencing 4 or more different types of ACEs.
Help Youth at Risk for ACEs. (April 2021). Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/help-youth-at-risk.html
Additional Information
American Academy of Children & Adolescent Psychiatry. (2021) Suicide in Children and Teens
American Psychological Association. Talking to Teens: Suicide Prevention
Johns Hopkins University. Teen Suicide