| A Message to Teens ... |
You are not alone. People care. YOU matter. Ask for help. The Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program® is one way to help. Talking to someone and getting help may uncover ways to deal with your pain. You are not alone. Anybody can fall into the abyss and make the wrong decision to end his or her life. It may be the one person you least suspect ... and often is. |
Online Resources |
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Dealing with Depression (for Teens)
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It's OK To Ask For Help! |
The Yellow Ribbon Card is a reminder that you have permission to talk when you need help. It helps you talk when you may not have the words. It carries the power of life because it can be a lifeline for you or a friend. The cards are free and are now used in all 50 states and 47 foreign countries. There is someone in your life who cares and can help you - a friend, a family member, a teacher, a counselor, or a member of the clergy. Tell them you need to use your Yellow Ribbon Card. Please ask for help. |
Teens and Depression: |
Depression can cloud an individual's thinking, making it more difficult to evaluate life stressors and to think of alternative solutions to problems. Pay attention to talk about suicide. Ask direct questions and don't be afraid of frank discussions. Silence is deadly. Do NOT take it all on yourself. Do NOT take responsibility for making your friend or family member well. You are not a therapist. Do NOT agree to keep your friend's confidence. It's not betrayal, it's help. Think how you would feel if you kept the secret and lost a friend. Be supportive. Let your friend know that you care and should not feel ashamed of their condition; it is not their fault. Stand by your friend through the recovery period ... treatment will be successful in time. |
If Somebody Hands You A Card: |
San Diego County Emergency Resources
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Words From Other Teens: |
"I'm Still Here Because You Were There" "The Courage to Live" |
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