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Suicide Awareness Resources

Our community has recently been shaken by several suicides in our local high schools. Below we share some helpful resources, provided by the school district, to provide information about youth suicide, how to help talk to your children, and information to share with your teens.

General resources on suicide:
Warning Signs and Risk Factors Everyone Should Know
National Institute of Mental Health: What You Need to Know About Youth Suicide
National Institute of Mental Health: Suicide Prevention
CDE: Suicide Prevention 101 for Parents Video

How to talk to your child or teen about suicide:
Child Mind Institute: What to do if You’re Worried about Suicide
National Institute of Mental Health: How to Talk to Your Teen About Suicide

Information to share with teenagers:
Save a Friend: Tips for Teens to Prevent Suicide