Connection and Belongingness are the keys to youth suicide prevention
Suicide is one of the top causes of death among teens or youths. In the last twenty years, those rates have increased by 62%. It is a complex concern but it is preventable with the right approach and proper use of resources, in schools and the wider community. Suicide prevention training can play a big role in saving lives. Throughout any approach it is important to help teens feel connected and that they belong. Here are some FAQs about suicide and prevention in youths.
What should I do if I think someone I know is considering suicide?
Ask them. Be direct and do not try to avoid the language. Talking about it is not going to give them the idea, or make them more likely to do it. Asking them gets them to talk to you about it hopefully. At the least, you are showing you are someone they can talk to if they ever need to. Sharing their fears helps to diminish them and take away their...