Suicide Prevention
Together we can prevent suicide
What is Suicide?
Signs to look for...
*Seeking out lethal means
* Preoccupation with death
* Thinks there is no hope for the future
*Self-loathing, self harm
*Getting affairs in order
*Saying goodbyes
*withdrawing from others
*Self-destructive behavior
*sudden sense of calm
Suicide Statistics
Number of deaths caused by suicides 38,364
Deaths per 100,000 population 12.4
Cause of death rank: 10
Firearm Suicides
Number of deaths caused by firearm suicides 19,392
Deaths per 100,000 population 6.3
Suffocation Suicides
Number of deaths caused by suffocation suicides 9,493
Deaths per 100,000 population 3.1
Poisoning Suicides
Number of deaths caused by poisoning suicides 6,599
Deaths per 100,000 population 2.1
8% of kids have attempted suicide
13% of all students have a concrete plan
suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death in kids ages 15-24
To get help contact... In onodaga county
Website: www.suicidology.org
Location: Onondaga, NY
Phone: 315-251-0600
To get help in... Cayuga County
Website: www.contactsyracuse.org
Location: Cayuga, NY
Phone: 1-800-400-8740
Get Help
- Tell an adult as soon as possible
- let the person know you care
- Ask about depression
- Take it seriously
- Be a good listener