By: BHS Features Staff
September 13, 2023
This week (September 10-16) is a serious week. This week is Suicide Prevention Week.
Nearly 20 percent of students have reported to have suicidal thoughts. In addition, 9 percent of that 20 percent end up making attempts to end their lives. Equally disturbing, 90 percent of the people who have ended their lives from suicide have been known to have some type of mental disorder, such as depression or anxiety.
Suicide awareness activities started in the 1950s, even though the history of suicide has been dated back to the 1700s.
There are many warning signs of someone being suicidal. Some of these include drastic change in behavior, sleeping too much or too little, emotionally eating or lack of eating, talking about being hopeless, being a burden, loss of interest, giving away important things to friends and family, and/or saying goodbye to loved ones.
If you notice someone you know showing symptoms of suicidal thoughts, here are some small but meaningful questions that you can ask.
- Are you mentally doing okay?
- Do you have any thoughts about harming yourself?
You can also keep them safe from themselves and their trigger points. Encourage them to contact/look for help from an adult, a counselor, or call/text 988.
If you are having thoughts about suicide, please call/text 988 or contact people you trust. There are people who are here to help you in the best possible way.
Remember, you are loved, amazing, and worthy of life!
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Very worthwhile information. Thank you for sharing.
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