People in crisis need to talk - it
helps relieve the terrible isolation that can lead to suicide.
Talking about suicide may cause
someone to try it.
People who talk about killing
themselves rarely follow through - they are only
looking for attention.
Suicidal people keep their plans
secret.
A suicidal person wants to die and no one can
stop them.
There is no correlation between
substance abuse and suicide.
Friends shouldn't do anything in a suicidal
crisis. Only professionals can prevent suicide.
Every suicide statement must be taken seriously!
50% of youth who complete suicide
have a history of recent use.
Most suicidal crisis lasts a short period
of time - and people often call for help immediately following
a suicidal attempt.
Most suicidal people send out warning
signs during the week before their attempt.
As with First Aid and CPR, assisting
in a crisis is critical. Professionals can't do anything until
we LINK them to those in crisis.
