SUICIDE PREVENTION
& INTERVENTION
CFISD Secondary Students
2024 - 2025
Learning Outcomes
Students will understand the warning signs of suicide and how to recognize them.
Students will be able to identify a trusted adult and resources they can seek to help themselves or others.
Education in Suicide Prevention Is Necessary
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Suicide Is a Leading
Cause of Death
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for youth ages 10 - 14.
For middle & high school students ages 12 - 18, suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death.
The US loses an average of 125+ young people to suicide each week.
GENERAL RISK FACTORS
Relationship break-up
Stress due to perceived
need to achieve
Inadequate problem solving/coping skills
Separation/divorce of parents or family crisis
Harassment by peers or bullying
Sexual identity Issues
Youth-Specific
Risk Factors
Warning Signs
Situational Warning Signs
Behavioral Warning Signs
Irritability/anger
Writing/drawing about death/suicide
Withdrawal from friends/activities
Under the influence
Giving things away
Relief or sudden improvement
VERBAL WARNING SIGNS
“I’m going to kill myself!”
“I wish I were dead!”
“I can’t take it
anymore!”
VERBAL WARNING SIGNS
“You’d be better off without me!”
“My parents won’t have to worry about me anymore.”
Frequent physical
complaints
Suicide Is Preventable
Protective Factors
Help Is Available
If you need help or are looking for mental health support and resources, speak with a counselor or trusted adult.
Suicide Hotline Numbers
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The Harris Center Crisis Line
If an emergency, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911.
Suicide prevention and crisis support contact information is also
listed on the back of your student ID badge.
Mobile Applications
You Can Help Others
Video Presentation
Resources