This is National Suicide Prevention Week. The purpose of this week is to raise the awareness that suicide  is a major, preventable cause of premature death on a global level. Warning signs of trouble can be avoiding friends or activities, unable to sleep at night or sleeping too much, feeling sad most days, unable to eat, sudden outbursts of anger or crying, becoming withdrawn, or unable to think about anything else but the problem. If you or someone you know is experiencing any of these things, help may be needed-talk to someone about it.

Suicide is an international problem and a major public health concern. Suicide claims approximately 1 million lives worldwide each year. Suicide and suicidal behavior affects individuals of all ages, genders, races, and religions across the planet. Some healthy ways to react to problems are; talk to someone you trust about the problem, share what is bothering you, get some physical exercise, give yourself a chance to think, do something that normally makes you happy, and try and stay calm and relax.

BJHS Faculty and Staff will participate in this week of prevention.  Information on healthy responses to life's challenges will be shared with students.  Students will be urged to seek help if they or a friend is displaying warning signs or in need of assistance.

Further information about suicide and its prevention is available at many websites.

Kidshealth

International Association for Suicide Prevention

The Jason Foundation

National Council for Suicide Prevention

National Association of School Psychologists