YOUTH SUICIDE AWARENESS

Kansas Suicide Prevention Resource Center

  • Suicide is the second leading cause of death for ages 10-24. (2014 CDC WISQARS)

  • More teenagers and young adults die from suicide than from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, stroke, pneumonia, influenza, and chronic lung disease, combined.

  • On an "average" day in the United States, there are more than 5,200 suicide attempts by young people in grades 7-12.

While these facts are disturbing, there is hope. By educating ourselves and others, we can make a difference.

Below are links to two suicide awareness/prevention websites and a printed (pdf) resource for parents. Parents are encouraged to discuss any concerns about their student's emotional well-being with a school counselor.