Suicide Awareness/Prevention
Suicide Prevention for Teens and Young Adults with Dr. Ali Mattu
Suicides among the youngest U.S. teenagers were rising for years before the pandemic — with school stress, social media, and guns standing as potential factors, according to a new study.
Please consider using the resources listed below. The following list of free resources is provided as a convenience for our parents. The Lewiston-Porter school district does not endorse these publications or applications.
References
Suicide rates among U.S. adolescents doubled in 10 years - U.S. News ... (n.d.). https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-05-01/suicide-rates-among-u-s-adolescents-doubled-in-10-years
Resources
APA: Suicide and Suicide Prevention
Resources to help prevent youth suicide.
Talking to teens: Suicide prevention
Tools to help prevent youth suicide
Learn how to recognize the danger signals
We can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free, and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
The Trevor Project provides 24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ young people. Text, chat, or call anytime to reach a trained counselor.
Niagara County Crisis Services
Crisis Services is a program offered by the Niagara County Department of Mental Health to residents of Niagara County
Teens and suicide: What parents should know
As a parent, you can approach suicide prevention in the same way you do other safety or health issues for your children.