National Suicide Prevention Week

Sunday, September 06, 2009 1:00 AM - Saturday, September 12, 2009 11:59 PM

Did you know that:

• Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for youth ages 10-24?

• One in 11 high school students made a suicide attempt in the past 12 months?

• 86% of school psychologists surveyed reported that they had counseled a student who had threatened or attempted suicide?

• 62% of school psychologists surveyed reported that they have had a student make a nonfatal suicide attempt at school?

 For more information, visit www.suicidology.org.