As we continue this months theme of Suicide Prevention and Awareness. It is important that we know the warning signs and facts surounding Suicide. This can be a difficult topic for parents to think about let alone talk with their children about, however it is one that is important. According to the CDC, In 2021, suicide was among the top 9 leading causes of death for people ages 10-64. Suicide was the second leading cause of death for people ages 10-14 and 20-34.3
The CDC lists Suicide among the top ten of deaths in the state of South Dakota, with that being said please read over the warning signs and facts regarding Suicide.
Resources:
Back to School Tips
10 Mindfulness tips for everyday
10 Mintue Mindfulness Video
https://youtu.be/ZToicYcHIOU?feature=shared
Suicide Prevention:
http://frontporchcoalition.org/
https://frontporchcoalition.org/youth-prevention-resources-divi/
https://www.crisistextline.org/
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
https://afsp.org/find-a-local-chapter?radius=15&zip=57745
Bullying:
https://www.adl.org/who-we-are/our-organization/signature-programs/no-place-for-hate
https://childmind.org/article/racism-and-violence-how-to-help-kids-handle-the-news/
https://www.stopbullying.gov/resources/get-help-now
https://www.edutopia.org/article/bullying-prevention-resources
https://www.pacer.org/bullying/classroom/