Mental Health Matters
September 2022 - Suicide Prevention Month
Anyone, anywhere can help prevent suicide.
Did you know that someone in the United States takes his or her own life
every 13 minutes?
WARNING SIGNS CAN INCLUDE:
- Self-destructive behavior such as increased drug or alcohol use
- Anxiety, agitation, irritability, aggression, recklessness
- Sleeplessness or sleeping too much
- Depression or mood swings
- Loss of interest
- Withdrawing from family and friends
- Talking about dying or wanting to die
If you suspect someone is contemplating suicide, don’t wait.
Getting help immediately is crucial and can help save a life. We offer no-cost assessments, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call, text or chat 988 to receive help immediately.
Suicide does not discriminate
People of all genders, ages and ethnicities can be at risk and there is no single cause. Knowing the warning signs and how to get help can help save lives.
THE MAIN RISK FACTORS FOR SUICIDE ARE:
- Depression, other mental disorders or substance use disorder
- Certain medical conditions/chronic pain
- A prior suicide attempt
- Family history of a mental disorder, substance use or suicide
- Family violence
- Access to unsecured firearms
- Having recently been released from prison
- Being exposed to others’ suicidal behavior, such as that of family members, peers or celebrities
Local prevention activities you can GET INVOLVED in!!!
Learn about The Mason Williams Foundation
https://masonwilliamsfoundation.org
GRIT N WIT:
Back to School Mental Health Challenge and Fair
Sunday, September 18, 2022
9:00 am
Delran High School
50 Hartford Road, Delran, NJ 08075
Registration Below - Scan QR Code
Increase your awareness and understanding of suicide risk and prevention by viewing the PBS documentary series Facing Suicide/Understanding Suicide shared below.
Check out the PBS website for more stories of hope and recovery!
PBS Facing Suicide documentary series
Understanding Suicide: Reasons to Hope
If this topic or these videos resonate with you and you'd like to talk with someone about it, contact any of the in-school support staff listed below, any of crisis text/chat lines shared in this newsletter, a friend, family member, neighbor, coach, etc.
Reaching out is the BEST course of action!
WESTECH SUPPORTS:
School Counseling Staff:
- Mr. Fitzgerald, School Counselor (A-F) sfitzgerald@burlcoschools.org
- Ms. Johnson, School Counselor (Cru_Har) bjohnson@burlcoschools.org
- Mr. Frable, School Counselor (Has-McC) jfrable@burlcoschools.org
- Mrs. Digney, School Counselor (McD-Ris) kdigney@burlcoschools.org
- Mrs. Sabatino, School Counselor (Rit-T) msabatino@burlcoschools.org
- Mrs. Daily, School Counselor (Wa-Z) jdaily@burlcoschools.org
Child Study Team Staff:
- Mrs. Artz, Learning Consultant, bartz@burlcoschools.org
- Ms. Christian, School Social Worker, mchristian@burlcoschools.org
- Dr. Clayton, School Psychologist, jclayton@burlcoschools.org
Other Student Support Staff:
- Ms. Cech, Student Assistance Counselor ccech@burlcoschools.org
- Officer Moran, Student Resource Officer ment@burlcoschools.org
- Mrs. Fowler, School Nurse hfowler@burlcoschools.org