Parents/Adults

In 2017, suicide was the 2nd leading cause of death for Floridians ages 25-34. Suicide was also the 4th leading cause of death for Floridians ages 35-44 and 45-54.

For signs that your child/teen might be asking for help visit:

• http://prp.jasonfoundation.com/facts/signs-concerns/

To learn more about the warning signs visit:

• http://www.thetrevorproject.org/pages/the-warning-signs

The Parent Resource Program, Resource Library

This is a resource library with many topics including; adolescents, alcohol and drugs, bullying/ cyberbullying, child care, college, dealing with grief and loss, depression, mental health, parents and family, suicide awareness and prevention, and teens and young adults:

• http://prp.jasonfoundation.com/what-a-parent-can-do/resource-library/ The resources on this website are in a PDF format.

To read about bullying and ways you can prevent it visit:

• http://www.stopbullying.gov/what-you-can-do/parents/index.html

To read about tips on what to do visit:

• http://prp.jasonfoundation.com/what-a-parent-can-do/dos-and-donts/

To learn how you can suicide-proof your home visit:

• http://www.suicideproof.org/

Listen to teens describe common signs that a teen is considering suicide and provide encouragement for communicating directly and immediately for support and safety. Also for suggestions for what to say to a teen who may be at risk for suicide and ways to keep them safe, visit:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BByqa7bhto&feature=youtu.be