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Twisted
The Facts:
One out of every five teenagers cconsiders suicide.
One out of every ten attempts suicide.
Every one hundred minutes, another teenager commits suicide.
Suicide is the third leading cause of death for people aged 15-24.
We need to speak up about this, too.
(Statistics from the 2004 National Center for Health Statistics.)
Lots of people feel broken and at the edge of despair. If you do, please reach out for help.
IF YOU ARE THINKING OF KILLING YOURSELF, CALL 1-800-273-TALK. (NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE)
Para obtener asistencia en español durante las 24 horas, llame al 1-888-628-9454.
Are you worried about yourself or a friend?
Not sure what symptoms or signs to look for?
Need some info?
Facts for Families from the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
AFSP Teen Suicide Prevention Campaign
National Organization for People of Color Against Suicide
FAQ from the National Institutes of Mental Health
“Real Men, Real Depression” campaign, NIMH
También disponible en español.
Newsweek article “Men & Depression”
Familes for Depression Awareness
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
The Jed Foundation for College Students
For the media: Responsible Reporting on suicide