Frequently Asked Questions...

 
What do I do if i have feelings of suicide?
    If you or someone you know has thoughts of suicide be sure to tell someone right away! Talk to someone about your thoughts and feelings and always make sure they show concern for you, your voice matters. Talk to a doctor or go see somebody to help you out. Suicide is a mental illness that can be prevented. Get Help!

How can suicide be prevented?
    "Suicide can be prevented. Most suicides occur with at least some outward warning. One of the most effective suicide prevention strategies is educating people about how to identify and effectively respond to the warning signs." ("NAMI/Teen.suicude.NP").

What does one say to someone that is thinking about suicide?
    It is important to take one serious about suicide. Do not ever think one is kidding. Suicide is not a joke and never should be taken as one. It is important that you dont bother one thoughts by annoying lectures and hearings of reason as to why they should live. Always show concern to help someone don't always tell them it's wrong they already know that, they just need to know someone loves them.

What causes one to think about suicide?
    Suicide is lead to by stress, confusion, divorce, new family, family loss or problems, physical changes of the body, the fear of growing up, depression, and a history of sexual abuse. These are only few of many cases that may lead to ones thoughts of suicide.

What can a community do to try and help children and adolecents who could be suicidal?
" Providing effective, targeted, and community-based mental health services for children and adolescents who are identified to be at risk for suicide. (Teen Suicide Prevention"NP)