It’s suicide prevention month. Oh, you didn’t know?
By: Andria Bibb
It’s suicide prevention month,
Oh, you didn’t know?
Here are 13 reasons why it’s bigger than the tv show.
It’s suicide prevention month,
Yes, that’s right Diane,
One in six kids make a suicide plan.
It’s suicide prevention month,
Yes, that’s right Kemp,
One in 11 kids make a suicide attempt.
It’s suicide prevention month,
Yes, that’s right Blaise,
We lose a young life every 4.9 days.
It’s suicide prevention month,
Did you hear that, Kate?
Alabama’s 24 in the whole United States.
It’s suicide prevention month,
The 4th leading cause of death,
Some kids 10-14 feel like they have nothing left.
It’s suicide prevention month,
The 3rd leading cause of death,
Some kids 12- 18 struggle with their mental health.
It’s suicide prevention month,
Please don’t be mean,
The number is much higher in white male teens.
It’s suicide prevention month,
Females do it too,
They have a much larger attempt rate than the males do.
It’s suicide prevention month,
Bullying isn’t cool,
Every 1 in 5 kids are being bullied at school.
It’s suicide prevention month,
Yes, that’s right Renee’,
Dial 988, Help is just a call away.
It’s suicide prevention month,
There’s something WE CAN DO,
Suicide Prevention, it starts with me and you!
It’s suicide prevention month,
The “Silent Epidemic”,
Let’s all come together and find a way to END IT!
It’s suicide prevention month,
You are not alone,
Help is on the way, just pick up the phone!
If you or someone you know struggles with thoughts of suicide, it’s time to pick up the phone!Dial 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline TODAY! Confidential help is available 24/7. If you are in an emergency, dial 9-1-1. For more information on suicide and what you can do to help prevent it, please visit the following sites down below!
https://988lifeline.org/
https://www.samhsa.gov/suicide
https://psychiatry.org/patients-families/suicide-prevention
https://www.americashealthrankings.org/explore/health-of-women-and-children/measure/teen_suicide/state/AL
https://evidence.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Suicide-Prevention_ACES-Policy-Area-Summary_Final-2.19.20.pdf
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/su/su6901a6.htm
