JASON FLATT
JASON FLATT 1981-1997
SUICIDE THE NUMBERS. THE SIGNS. THE EDUCATION.
By: Jacquelyn Licari
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3RD LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH AGES 15-24
Causes of Death 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 Traffic Accidents
Homicide
Suicide
Other Injuries
Drownings
Ages 15-24 Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Lukemia
5,400
SUICIDE ATTEMPTS EACH DAY
16% CONSIDERING SUICIDE 13% CREATING A PLAN 8% ATTEMPTED
§ Having trouble concentrating or thinking clearly § Giving away belongings § Suddenly changing behavior § Losing interest in activities they used to enjoy § Performing self-destructive behaviors § Pulling away from friends or family § Suddenly having trouble in school or work § Talking about death or suicide
WARNING SIGNS
§ Changing sleep or eating habits
“In 70% of all teenage suicides, another teenager knew about the victim’s intentions beforehand” (Portner, 2001)
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SUICIDE ATTEMPTS
“EDUCATION IS THE KEY TO
PREVENTION”