September is Suicide Awareness Month

How you can help...

It is important to be aware of possible warning signs and to talk someone when you or someone you know is in need of help. As a friend, classmate, family member, or neighbor you can help by simply opening up and reaching out. By honestly and openly expressing your concerns, you can send an important message that you care and understand.

Contact you academic counselor to set up a meeting date and time to Talk, Listen, and be Cared For. We are here for you.

Class of 2024 contact Ms. Ames via email to request a meeting session: MAmes@pasadenaisd.org

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish. Learn more

1-800-273-8255

Warning Signs:

The following factors may increase the risk of suicide or attempted suicide. However, these risk factors do not always lead to a suicide.

• Depression and other mental disorders, or a substance-abuse disorder (often combined with other mental disorders)

• Feeling hopeless and worthless

• Previous suicide attempt(s)

• Physical illness

• Feeling detached and isolated from friends, peers and family

• Family history of suicide, mental illness, or depression

• Family violence, including physical or sexual abuse

• Access to a weapon in the home

• Knowing someone with suicidal behavior, such as a family member, friend , or celebrity

• Coping with being gay (homosexuality) in an unsupported family, community, or hostile school environment

• Incarceration (time in prison)