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 Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide is dedicated to increasing awareness, saving lives and reducing the stigma of suicide through specialized training programs and resources that empower teens, parents and educational leaders with the skills needed to help youth build a life of resiliency. SPTS expert program staff are available to meet your educational and professional development needs with a comprehensive catalog of dynamic workshops and training programs for schools, community groups, professional conferences and parents. Browse our catalog or consult with our office staff for the presentation that best fits your suicide prevention needs. To know more on how we can help you just visit https://sptsusa.org

 Suicide is a leading cause of death in the US, including among teens, and it has only gotten worse with the pandemic. Too many teens are at risk when having to spend time in unsafe homes and facing cyberbullying, and not seeing trained educators in a position to see them and help them. There are resources and organizations that can help. The SPTS is one good example. But the need for funding and support remains. Here is a look at some of those warning signs and how suicide can be prevented. Understanding some of the warning signs of suicide Things to look out for that might indicate someone in school, that you know, or in your home, is thinking about suicide include; Being more emotional in general, what they say or even write Talking about death, wanting to die or methods of suicide Giving away items that are important to them Expressing being empty, feeling hopeless and not wanting to live Becoming withdrawn from friends and family, no longer doing things they used to en...

 Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide ( https://sptsusa.org ) is dedicated to increasing awareness, saving lives and reducing the stigma of suicide through specialized training programs and resources that empower teens, parents and educational leaders with the skills needed to help youth build a life of resiliency. SPTS expert program staff are available to meet your educational and professional development needs with a comprehensive catalog of dynamic workshops and training programs for schools, community groups, professional conferences and parents. Browse our catalog or consult with our office staff for the presentation that best fits your suicide prevention needs. For a free consultation or to avail our tool kit call us at (732) 410-7900

 It is not possible to absolutely predict suicide with certainty because of that were the case it would not be the large issue it is today. However there are signs, there are certain groups of people that are more at risk, and when these things are understood suicide prevention is more likely.   What are the risks? Suicide is a leading cause of death in the US and is not just something to look for in adults. Teens and youths are also seeing an increase in suicidal thoughts, self-destructive behaviour, attempting suicide and suicide. While it is seen in people who are mentally ill, it is not only in those who are diagnosed with such issues. There is no one thing that says yes that person will try to kill themselves and will be successful. But there are certain people more at risk than others. People with mental illness, people from a poor socioeconomic background, people from the LGBT community and so on. Suicide prevention includes recomgising certain behvaouir and taking a...

 There is a link between the increase in bullying and the rise in youth suicide attempts and successes. It is a particular concern amongst the LGBT community. Teens who are (or are perceived to be) different in terms of sexuality or gender face a lot of problems, at best disdain, but at worse physical and mental attacks, not just at school but also at home via cyberbullying too. Many of these teens think suicide is the only answer. But as well as helping them with suicide prevention resources, as a society, we also need to consider why bullying happens, what makes someone act in such a way and what can we do to stop it. There are too many youths who are; Crying out for attention Have a lack of emotional security in their own homes Are lacking in sensitivity when it comes to hurting others Have poor social skills and so act out to get respect from peers Have faulty parenting Lack power elsewhere so use hurting others to have some Lack any respect for diversity Have school i...