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Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death of people 10-19 in WI, while it is the 3rd leading cause in the US
Youth who are contemplating suicide frequently give warning
signs of their distress. Parents, teachers, and friends are in a key position to
pick up on these signs and get help. Most important is to never take these
warning signs lightly or promise to keep them secret. When all adults and
students in the school community are committed to making suicide prevention a
priority — and are empowered to take the correct actions — we can help youth
before they engage in behavior with irreversible consequences.
NASP Communiqué, Vol. 35, #4
December 2006
Preventing Youth Suicide: Tips for Parents and Educators
By Andrea Cohn, NCSP
Howard County (MD) Public Schools
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http://www.save.org/ SAVE was one of the nation's first organizations dedicated to the prevention of suicide and was a co-founding member of the National Council for Suicide Prevention. Our history and growth from an all-volunteer, small grassroots group of passionate survivors led us to what is one of today's leading national not-for-profit organizations with staff dedicated to prevent suicide. This site, along with our work, is based on the foundation and belief that suicide should no longer be considered a hidden or taboo topic, and that through raising awareness and educating the public, we can SAVE lives.
http://www.nasponline.org/families/index.aspx The National Association of School Psychologists represents and supports school psychology through leadership to enhance the mental health and educational competence of all children.
http://www.afsp.org/ The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is the only national not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research and education, and to reaching out to people with mood disorders and those affected by suicide.
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
http://www.sprc.org/ The Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC), established in 2002, supports suicide prevention with the best of science, skills and practice
Indian Health Service - The purpose of the Indian Health Service’s (IHS) Community Suicide Prevention Website is to provide American Indian and Alaska Native communities with culturally appropriate information about best and promising practices, training opportunities, and other relevant information regarding suicide prevention and intervention. The goal of the Website is to provide Native communities with the tools and information to create, or adapt to, their own suicide prevention programs.
http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/suicideprev.html WI DPI - Youth suicide is a pressing problem for Wisconsin schools and communities. According to the CDC, Wisconsin has the 8th highest youth suicide rate in the U.S. (4 years ending 2003, higher than all surrounding states). Our 2005 YRBS data show over 27% of high school students with symptoms of depression. And, while the percent of students reporting seriously considering suicide has fallen over the last 12 years, our youth suicide rate has remained consistently high. Suicide is the second highest cause of death in Wisconsin's youth behind motor vehicle accidents and well beyond cancers and homicide.