September is Suicide Prevention Month

The Jason Foundation

September is Suicide Prevention Month!

Do you know the warning signs?

We had the incredible opportunity to interview Brett Marciel of The Jason Foundation and hear how this organization is helping spread awareness to prevent suicide in youth and young adults, not only in Tennessee, but worldwide!

The Jason Foundation provides educational materials and programs at NO COST to teachers, individuals, and organizations. Their work is helping to teach children, teachers and families, how to spot warning signs, how to build resilience, how to be a friend, and the important role of cultivating empathy for others to help them cope with life's challenges.

We can't say enough about this phenomenal organization!

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Some warning signs:

• Suddenly deteriorating school performance

• Changes in school attendance

• Talking about suicide or making suicide threats

• Loss of interest in things or activities they used to enjoy doing

• An unusual interest in death and dying

• Taking unnecessary risks

• Feelings of hopelessness

• Depression

• Bullying: Both the victim of bullying and the bully are at risk

The Jason Foundation has an app called "A Friend Asks"

“A Friend Asks” is a FREE smartphone app that helps provide the information, tools, and resources to help a friend (or yourself) who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide. Download the app today and encourage friends and family to do the same. Education is the key to prevention and with information like this as close as your smartphone; you could help save a life!

The “A Friend Asks” App contains the following information:

• warning signs of suicidal ideation

• how to help a friend

• how to get help now

• what to do and what not to do

• the B1 Program

If in an immediate crisis, call 911.  If you or a friend need to talk with a counselor for help or need resources available in your area, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (anytime 24/7 at 988 or 1-800-273-8255) or use the Get Help Now button on the app.

Download the App HERE: https://jasonfoundation.com/get-involved/student/a-friend-asks-app/

For more information, please visit JasonFoundation.com. To learn more about the warning signs of suicide, please watch the Jason Foundation Youth Suicide Prevention Seminar for Parents and Communities here:

https://prp.jasonfoundation.com/parent-and-community-seminar/

Help spread awareness and SHARE with anyone who may need these resources!

Remember, 988 is the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

If you know someone in crisis, please don't hesitate to call and get help.

We will be posting more about this amazing organization very soon, along with the podcast! But for now, please watch the video and spread awareness.

And please visit jasonfoundation.com to donate and learn more!

xo,

Jayne