Suicide Prevention

Suicide Prevention
Written By Dani MacGregor

  1. Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)

  1. San Diego County Crisis Line: (888) 724-7240

  2. Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

  3. Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386

  4. COMING JULY 16, new national hotline for mental health: Dial 988

  • Don’t let your teen’s depression or anxiety snowball

    Listen - even when your kid is not talking

    Never shrug off threats of suicide as typical teenage melodrama

    Seek professional help right away

    Share your feelings

    Encourage your teen not to isolate themself from family or friends

    Recommend exercise

    Urge your teen not to demand too much of themself

    Remind your teen who is undergoing treatment not to expect immediate results

    If you keep guns at home, store them safely or move all firearms elsewhere until the crisis has passed

    Info from HealthyChildren.org

  • Talking about wanting to die or kill themselves

    Looking for a way to kill themselves, like searching online or by buying a gun

    Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live

    Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain

    Talking about being a burden to others

    Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs

    Acting anxious or agitated, behaving recklessly

    Sleeping too little or too much

    Withdrawing or isolating themselves

    Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge

    Extreme mood signs

    Info from Suicide Prevention Lifeline

  • Have attempted suicide before

    Have a family history of suicide

    Youth who are LGBTQ+

    Youth who are depressed

    Youth with other mental health conditions such as eating disorders

    Youth dealing with racism and discrimination

    Youth who use alcohol or other substances (especially ones with easy access to drugs)

    Youth with a history of aggressive, impulsive behavior

    youth around local epidemics of suicide

    youth who have easy access to guns

    Youth who have been bullied

    Information from HealthyChildren.org

Dani MacGregor

Web + Graphic Designer with 10+ years of non-profit and creative experience. I have a soft spot for pretty much every cause and charity. I admire all non-profits for their work in every issue and value their contribution in making the world a better place.

Through her blog “Thistle While You Work” this seasoned charity professional shares in-depth knowledge, skills and tricks to open your donors hearts and pockets. She has worked with every type of charity - religious, children, educational, medical, animal, conservation and human rights. Plus she has made over 70+ websites for non profits, thought leaders, authors and even the famously fun Hard Rock.

https://www.thecharitydesign.co
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