Anclote High cares about its Sharks. If you or someone you know are experiencing suicidal ideation (thoughts of killing oneself), IMMEDIATELY TELL AN ADULT.
You can tell a teacher, school counselor, nurse, principal, or any other faculty member; we are all trained in handling crisis situations.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency or immediate crisis, please call 9-1-1 and ask for help.
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Suicide Warning Signs:
- 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 in unbearable pain
- Talking about being a burden to others
- Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs
- Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly
- Withdrawing or feeling isolated
How you can help others:
- Be direct. Talk openly and matter-of-factly about suicide.
- Be willing to listen. Allow expressions of feelings. Accept the feelings.
- Be non-judgmental. Don’t debate whether suicide is right or wrong, or whether feelings are good or bad. Don’t lecture on the value of life.
- Get involved. Become available. Show interest and support.
- Don’t dare him or her to do it.
- Don’t act shocked. This may put distance between you.
- Don’t be sworn to secrecy. Seek support.
- Offer hope that alternatives are available but do not offer superficial reassurance.
- Take action. Remove means, such as guns or stockpiled pills.
- Get help from an adult (parent, teacher, guidance counselor, nurse, principal, etc.).