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No suicide attempt should be dismissed or treated lightly!
Each year, almost 5,000 young people between the ages 15 to 24
take their own lives. The rate of suicide for this age group has
nearly tripled since 1960, making it the third leading cause of
death in adolescents and the second leading cause of death among
college-age youth.
It’s important for parents, teachers and counselors to
become familiar with the facts about teens and young adults,
especially when it comes to depression and suicide. But the signs
that a young person is suicidal can sometimes be difficult to
decipher.
For the sake of the young people in your life, please review the fact sheets listed on the National Mental
Health Association website.
NMHA's Campaign for America's Mental Health works to raise
awareness that mental illnesses are common, real and treatable
illnesses and ensure that those most at-risk receive proper, timely
and effective treatment.
Call the National Mental Health Association for more information
and for referrals at 800-969-NMHA (6642).
If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide,
call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) or www.hopeline.com.
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