Talk Suicide

Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the

United States
44,965 people in America die by suicide each year
Average daily suicide count: 123

With as high as these numbers are, why is suicide not

discussed frequently?

Why isn’t action taken?

 AFSP
AFSP: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

“Talking about mental health can be awkward but it

can really help. Seize the awkward. (AFSP)”
● Suicide is hard to discuss. It can also be
uncomfortable for others. Discussing something
that might make others uncomfortable is not a
reason to dismiss a serious problem.
A popular thought about those who commit or say
they are going to commit suicide-- they just want
attention.
While suicide attempt
may be a cry for
attention, it is not
simply just for
attention. It is a cry for
help. Often times we
can see warning signs.
Sadly, when we see
these we don’t really
know they are warning
signs at the time.
 Suicide Prevention and Signs
Some signs: Prevention:
● Talk about self harm
● Give things away ● National Suicide
● Increase alcohol/drug Prevention Lifeline
abuse ● Inpatient/outpatient
● Talk about having no facilities
reason to live ● Treatment centers
● Depressed
● Irritable
● Visit/call people to say
goodbye
Available 24/7, this lifeline is for those who have
suicidal thoughts. It is also for those who may be trying
to talk someone out of suicide. Their website offers
many coping strategies, stories, links, and help for any
individual.

The lifeline was created in 2005. Now they have over

160 crisis centers. The lifeline is free to use ALWAYS.

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Scheimreif, Madison. “National

Suicide Prevention Lifeline.” Flickr
 Treatment Centers
Upon doing research, the best thing to do for anyone
who is suicidal is to take them to the emergency room
right away. The individual will be examined and further
care will be discussed. This is where treatment centers
come into play.

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How You Can Help!
Donate to causes that help suicide prevention

Harper, Kathryn. “Donate.” Flickr.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/mindfulon
e/
 Listen Up!
If someone seeks you out for help, listen and
take them seriously!
Pay Attention!
Let people Pay attention to those who are
know you are depressed or struggling with
ready to give
help or to find
anything! These are often the
them help! people who commit suicide.
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