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Bullying Prevention Awareness Month | October 1-31

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Bullying Prevention Awareness Month | October 1-31

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October presents a unique opportunity to For #BullyingPreventionAwarenessMonth, we’re sharing how to help teens and young adults learn to recognize, respond to, and recover from bullying.

https://jedfoundation.org/bullying-101/

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It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay! 💙 Your mental health matters today and every day. Take a moment to check in with yourself and your friends.

@jedfoundation

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Yves Mathieu on the many forms of bullying | JED Voices

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Having suicidal thoughts is not uncommon, but they should always be taken seriously. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for people ages 15 to 24. You are not alone if you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or behaviors—or if you are worried someone in your life may be. There is hope and help available. Use these resources to have open and important conversations, reach out for help, and begin feeling better.

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National Substance Misuse Awareness Month | October 1-31

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National Substance Misuse Awareness Month | October 1-31

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For #NationalSubstanceMisuseAwarenessMonth, discover resources to help teens and young adults identify the signs of misuse, seek support, and navigate the path to recovery.

https://jedfoundation.org/substance-misuse-101/

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What I Wish I Knew Before Coming Out | The Jed Foundation

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One young person recounts their experience coming out as bisexual and reminds us that there is no one best way to come out.

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Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place in digital spaces. Learn how to deal with online harassment and cyberbullying from JED.

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It’s OK to say suicide. | The Jed Foundation

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Friendship is all about looking out for each other.

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September is #SuicidePreventionAwarenessMonth. 💙 We want to empower teens and young adults

by sharing #ItsOkToSaySuicide. When we say suicide, we take the first step toward asking for — and getting — help. Check out tips and resources from @jedfoundation to start having life-saving conversations.

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How to Ask Someone If They Are Thinking About Suicide | JED

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A step-by-step guide to talking with someone you are worried is suicidal.

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Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in teenagers, and deaths by suicide are on the rise in teens and young adults. Sometimes suicide can seem sudden, but in many cases there are signs and symptoms that someone is considering it. It's important to know the signs so you or someone you know can get help.
If you need help right now:

Text HOME to 741-741 for a free, confidential conversation with a trained counselor any time of day.

Text or call 988 or use the chat function at 988lifeline.org.

If this is a medical emergency or there is immediate danger of harm, call 911 and explain that you need support for a mental health crisis.

Things someone may say or think:

Talking or thinking about wanting to die, "killing themselves," or suicide

Mentioning ways to end their life or making specific plans to do so

Thinking or talking about feeling empty, alone, or "over it"

Saying people in their life would be better off without them

Things someone may do:

Say goodbye to friends and family

Sleep less-or a lot more-than usual

Eat much less-or a lot more-than usual

Withdraw from people or social activities

Stop taking care of their personal hygiene

Increase their use of alcohol or drugs

Act recklessly

Have big changes in their usual behavior

Ways someone may feel:

Extremely anxious, agitated, irritable, or angry

Persistently sad or depressed

Up and down in their moods

Hopeless, trapped, or without purpose

Like a burden to others

Numb or not interested in the parts of life they usually enjoy

Any of these signs can indicate that someone is considering suicide or that they are experiencing serious emotional distress and need support right away.

It is also possible that someone is thinking about suicide and not showing any of these signs.

The bottom line is: If you're worried about yourself or a friend, trust that instinct and take action.
Find out How to Ask Someone If They Are Considering Suicide. Learn How to Tell Someone You Are Thinking About Suicide If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.
If it is a medical emergency or there is immediate danger of harm, call 911. Let the operator know you are calling about a mental health emergency and follow these tips to ensure the police arrive prepared to respond appropriately.

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What Are the Warning Signs of Suicide? | JED

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Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in teenagers, and deaths by suicide are on the rise in teens and young adults. Sometimes suicide can seem sudden, but in many cases there are signs and symptoms that someone is considering it.