SUICIDE PREVENTION
988 LIFELINE - JUST CALL 988 OR 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
988 LIFELINE - JUST CALL 988 OR 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
THIS IMPORTANT CHART IS FROM A FEW YEARS AGO BUT IT STILL SHOWS HOW YOU CAN HAVE THE STRENGTH & WILL TO NOT ACT ON YOUR THOUGHTS.
THE ABOVE CHART SHOWS THAT IN 2019,
12 MILLION ADULTS REPORTED
HAVING SERIOUS THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE.
OUT OF THE 12 MILLION THINKING ABOUT SUICIDE,
3.5 MILLION MADE A PLAN ON HOW TO KILL THEMSELVES.
OUT OF THE SAME 12 MILLION THINKING ABOUT SUICIDE,
1.4 MILLION ACTED ON THEIR THOUGHTS.
OUT OF THE 1.4 MILLION ADULTS WHO ATTEMPTED SUICIDE,
1.2 MILLION MADE PLANS,
COMPARED TO 217,000 WHO DID NOT.
IT'S NORMAL TO HAVE THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE
ESPECIALLY DURING STRESSFUL/PAINFUL TIMES.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE!
THIS CHART SHOWS THAT YOU CAN HAVE
THE STRENGTH & WILL TO NOT ACT ON YOUR THOUGHTS
AND TO GET HELP WHEN NEEDED.
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/suicide.shtml
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HAVING THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE CAN BE VERY SCARY, ESPECIALLY FOR THE FIRST TIME. TAKE SOME DEEP BREATHS AND TELL YOURSELF “I WILL BE OK!”, KEEP BUSY, AND TRY PUSHING YOUR THOUGHTS OUT BY REPLACING THEM WITH POSITIVE THOUGHTS. FILL OUT “MY SAFETY PLAN”, TALK TO SOMEONE WHO IS TRUSTWORTHY & PRIVATE WHO MAY BE ABLE TO GIVE YOU SUPPORT AND HELP FINDING A COUNSELOR OR RELIGIOUS PERSON TO TALK WITH. FILL OUT FORMS IN THE HEART OF HOPE PLAN OF FORMS, AND USE THE SNOWFLAKE MODEL UNTIL YOU’RE ABLE TO SEE A PROFESSIONAL. CALL THE 988 LIFELINE TO GET INFORMATION AND RESOURCES IN YOUR LOCAL AREA. YOU ARE VALUABLE! YOU ARE STRONG! YOU ARE ENOUGH! YOU MATTER! YOU ARE NOT ALONE!
WORLD WIDE
AROUND 800,000 PEOPLE ARE LOST TO SUICIDE EACH YEAR
THIS IS ROUGHLY, ONE DEATH EVERY 40 SECONDS
HERE IN THE U.S.A.
EACH YEAR OVER 47,500 AMERICANS ARE LOST TO SUICIDE
EACH DAY ON AVERAGE THERE ARE 130 SUCCESSFUL SUICIDES.
THERE IS ONE DEATH BY SUICIDE EVERY 11 MINUTES
EACH YEAR THERE ARE OVER ONE MILLION SUICIDE ATTEMPTS
IT IS ESTIMATED THAT FOR EVERY 1 SUICIDE DEATH THERE ARE 25 SUICIDE ATTEMPTS
EXCEPT WITH THE ELDERLY, IT IS ESTIMATED
THAT THERE IS 1 SUCCESSFUL SUICIDE FOR EVERY 4 SUICIDE ATTEMPTS
MORE THAN 90% OF PEOPLE WHO ATTEMPT SUICIDE AND SURVIVE
NEVER GO ON TO DIE BY SUICIDE
SUICIDE IS PREVENTABLE!
HOPEFULLY, GALLERY OF HOPE CAN HELP REDUCE THESE STATISTICS.
EVEN IF IT'S JUST BY ONE - YOU
These statistics came from
cdc.gov, save.org, and afsp.org
AROUND 800,000 PEOPLE ARE LOST TO SUICIDE EACH YEAR
THIS IS ROUGHLY, ONE DEATH EVERY 40 SECONDS
HERE IN THE U.S.A.
EACH YEAR OVER 47,500 AMERICANS ARE LOST TO SUICIDE
EACH DAY ON AVERAGE THERE ARE 130 SUCCESSFUL SUICIDES.
THERE IS ONE DEATH BY SUICIDE EVERY 11 MINUTES
EACH YEAR THERE ARE OVER ONE MILLION SUICIDE ATTEMPTS
IT IS ESTIMATED THAT FOR EVERY 1 SUICIDE DEATH THERE ARE 25 SUICIDE ATTEMPTS
EXCEPT WITH THE ELDERLY, IT IS ESTIMATED
THAT THERE IS 1 SUCCESSFUL SUICIDE FOR EVERY 4 SUICIDE ATTEMPTS
MORE THAN 90% OF PEOPLE WHO ATTEMPT SUICIDE AND SURVIVE
NEVER GO ON TO DIE BY SUICIDE
SUICIDE IS PREVENTABLE!
HOPEFULLY, GALLERY OF HOPE CAN HELP REDUCE THESE STATISTICS.
EVEN IF IT'S JUST BY ONE - YOU
These statistics came from
cdc.gov, save.org, and afsp.org
HOW TO USE GALLERY OF HOPE'S
PREVENTION INFORMATION
PREVENTION INFORMATION
1. FILL OUT THE SUICIDE SAFETY PLAN
2. CHECK THE OTHER RESOURCES PAGE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT SUICIDE -
LEARN AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE TO HELP UNDERSTAND IT.
3. READ THE DOWNLOADABLE MATERIALS HERE ON WWW.GALLERYOFHOPE.ME
4. DO YOUR BEST TO FOLLOW THE 14 STEPS TO HELP STAY ALIVE
5. DOWNLOAD OR PRINT OUT THE STAY ALIVE CARD
6. READ THE POSITIVE STATEMENTS ON THE STAY ALIVE CARD EVERY DAY AS NEEDED
7. FILL OUT THE SNOWFLAKE MODEL TO HELP HEAL PAST/CURRENT HURTS
8. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF THE BEST YOU CAN
9. KNOW THAT YOU ARE NOT ALONE - READ THE STATISTICS
10. WATCH THE SLIDESHOWS
11. CREATE A SUPPORT TEAM - CONFIDE IN SOMEONE TRUSTWORTHY
12. KEEP THE NATIONAL LIFELINE NUMBER WITH YOU AT ALL TIMES
13. USE THIS INFORMATION BY YOURSELF, WITH YOUR MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST, OR SUPPORT TEAM
14. FIND THE RIGHT TYPE OF COUNSELOR
15. IF IN CRISIS GO TO A HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM
16. STAY ALIVE FOR YOURSELF AND THOSE WHO CARE
2. CHECK THE OTHER RESOURCES PAGE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT SUICIDE -
LEARN AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE TO HELP UNDERSTAND IT.
3. READ THE DOWNLOADABLE MATERIALS HERE ON WWW.GALLERYOFHOPE.ME
4. DO YOUR BEST TO FOLLOW THE 14 STEPS TO HELP STAY ALIVE
5. DOWNLOAD OR PRINT OUT THE STAY ALIVE CARD
6. READ THE POSITIVE STATEMENTS ON THE STAY ALIVE CARD EVERY DAY AS NEEDED
7. FILL OUT THE SNOWFLAKE MODEL TO HELP HEAL PAST/CURRENT HURTS
8. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF THE BEST YOU CAN
9. KNOW THAT YOU ARE NOT ALONE - READ THE STATISTICS
10. WATCH THE SLIDESHOWS
11. CREATE A SUPPORT TEAM - CONFIDE IN SOMEONE TRUSTWORTHY
12. KEEP THE NATIONAL LIFELINE NUMBER WITH YOU AT ALL TIMES
13. USE THIS INFORMATION BY YOURSELF, WITH YOUR MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST, OR SUPPORT TEAM
14. FIND THE RIGHT TYPE OF COUNSELOR
15. IF IN CRISIS GO TO A HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM
16. STAY ALIVE FOR YOURSELF AND THOSE WHO CARE
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MEDICAL DISCLAIMER:
I’M NOT A MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST, SO PLEASE DON'T REPLACE MATERIALS OR INFORMATION ON HERE WITH GETTING NEEDED MENTAL HEALTH CARE. I’M JUST A PERSON WITH LIFE EXPERIENCE, TRYING TO HELP OTHERS. IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS PLEASE CALL THE NATIONAL LIFELINE NUMBER ABOVE AND GET TO A HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
IF YOU'RE NOT IN CRISIS BUT WOULD LIKE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND GET RESOURCES, PLEASE CALL THE NATIONAL LIFELINE NUMBER ABOVE, OR CONTACT A LIFELINE WEBSITE TO CHAT OR TEXT WITH SOMEONE.
YOU HAVE THE STRENGTH TO STAY ALIVE!
I’M NOT A MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST, SO PLEASE DON'T REPLACE MATERIALS OR INFORMATION ON HERE WITH GETTING NEEDED MENTAL HEALTH CARE. I’M JUST A PERSON WITH LIFE EXPERIENCE, TRYING TO HELP OTHERS. IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS PLEASE CALL THE NATIONAL LIFELINE NUMBER ABOVE AND GET TO A HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
IF YOU'RE NOT IN CRISIS BUT WOULD LIKE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND GET RESOURCES, PLEASE CALL THE NATIONAL LIFELINE NUMBER ABOVE, OR CONTACT A LIFELINE WEBSITE TO CHAT OR TEXT WITH SOMEONE.
YOU HAVE THE STRENGTH TO STAY ALIVE!
14 STEPS I WILL DO TO PREVENT A CRISIS
1. I WILL REMOVE ANY ITEMS THAT CAN BE USED TO HURT MYSELF.
2. I WILL MAKE SURE CONTACT NUMBERS ARE IN MY PHONE AND WRITTEN DOWN.
3. TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY I WILL AVOID WHAT CAUSES SUICIDAL THINKING.
4. WHEN NEGATIVE THOUGHTS APPEAR, I WILL REPLACE THEM WITH POSITIVE ONES.
5. I WILL LEARN ABOUT MYSELF INCLUDING WHAT MY WARNING SIGNS ARE.
6. I WILL RESPECT MY BODY. I WILL DO MY BEST TO: STAY AWAY FROM ALCOHOL & DRUGS, NOT HARM MYSELF, NOT ACT RECKLESS, EXERCISE, AND EAT HEALTHY.
7. I WILL DO POSITIVE ACTIVITIES THAT I ENJOY DOING AND TRY NEW ONES.
8. I WILL LEARN PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS TO SOLVE PROBLEMS IN POSITIVE WAYS.
9. I WILL DO COPING AND RELAXATION TECHNIQUES AND INCREASE THEM WHEN FEELING DOWN.
10. I WILL GO PLACES TO DISTRACT MYSELF.
11. I WILL VISIT/SOCIALIZE WITH POSITIVE PEOPLE (IN PERSON OR ONLINE).
12. I WILL FOCUS ON WHAT GIVES ME HOPE OR REASON TO LIVE.
13. WHEN FEELING DOWN MORE THAN USUAL, I WILL USE MY SAFETY PLAN TO CONTACT PEOPLE ON MY SUPPORT TEAM, MAKE A MENTAL HEALTH APPOINTMENT, AND DO DISTRACTIONS.
14. WHEN WARNING SIGNS ARE PRESENT OR IF THESE STEPS ARE NOT WORKING, AND IT FEELS LIKE I’M CLOSE TO A CRISIS, I WILL CONTACT A CRISIS LINE OR A MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL, AND GO TO A HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM TO REMAIN SAFE.
2. I WILL MAKE SURE CONTACT NUMBERS ARE IN MY PHONE AND WRITTEN DOWN.
3. TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY I WILL AVOID WHAT CAUSES SUICIDAL THINKING.
4. WHEN NEGATIVE THOUGHTS APPEAR, I WILL REPLACE THEM WITH POSITIVE ONES.
5. I WILL LEARN ABOUT MYSELF INCLUDING WHAT MY WARNING SIGNS ARE.
6. I WILL RESPECT MY BODY. I WILL DO MY BEST TO: STAY AWAY FROM ALCOHOL & DRUGS, NOT HARM MYSELF, NOT ACT RECKLESS, EXERCISE, AND EAT HEALTHY.
7. I WILL DO POSITIVE ACTIVITIES THAT I ENJOY DOING AND TRY NEW ONES.
8. I WILL LEARN PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS TO SOLVE PROBLEMS IN POSITIVE WAYS.
9. I WILL DO COPING AND RELAXATION TECHNIQUES AND INCREASE THEM WHEN FEELING DOWN.
10. I WILL GO PLACES TO DISTRACT MYSELF.
11. I WILL VISIT/SOCIALIZE WITH POSITIVE PEOPLE (IN PERSON OR ONLINE).
12. I WILL FOCUS ON WHAT GIVES ME HOPE OR REASON TO LIVE.
13. WHEN FEELING DOWN MORE THAN USUAL, I WILL USE MY SAFETY PLAN TO CONTACT PEOPLE ON MY SUPPORT TEAM, MAKE A MENTAL HEALTH APPOINTMENT, AND DO DISTRACTIONS.
14. WHEN WARNING SIGNS ARE PRESENT OR IF THESE STEPS ARE NOT WORKING, AND IT FEELS LIKE I’M CLOSE TO A CRISIS, I WILL CONTACT A CRISIS LINE OR A MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL, AND GO TO A HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM TO REMAIN SAFE.
I’M IN CHARGE OF MY LIFE I WILL FIGHT TO STAY ALIVE
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