Emotional Well Being--Suicide Prevention

Mountain House High School and the Lammersville Unified School District is deeply interested in our students' academic as well as their social and emotional well being.  As such, we want to continue educating our community about issues that face young people every day.  One such issue is Suicide. 

Suicide prevention remains a universal challenge. Every year, suicide is among the top 20 leading causes of death globally for people of all ages.  It is responsible for over 800,000 deaths, which equates to one suicide every 40 seconds.  Prevention is possible and understanding the warning signs can help in prevention.

Here are some warning signs to be on the lookout for: 

Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself.
Looking for a way to kill oneself, such as searching online or buying a gun.
Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live.
Talking about feeling trapped or unbearable pain.
Talking about being a burden to others.
Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs.
Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly.
Sleeping too little or too much.
Withdrawing or feeling isolated.
Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge.
Displaying extreme mood swings.

These signs could mean someone is at risk for suicide. The risk factor is greater if a behavior is new or has increased and if it seems related to a painful event, loss, or change. If you believe someone you know may be at risk, please reach out to the Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

Suicide Is Preventable!
Call the Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).