Suicide CAN be prevented ...

The information below is Compliments of the American Association of Suicidology and the Schuylkill County Suicide Prevention Task Force

Be aware of feelings

Many people at some time in their lives think about committing suicide.  Most decide to live, because they eventually come to realize that crisis is temporary and death is permanent.  On the other hand, people having a crisis sometimes perceive their dilemma as inescapable and feel an utter loss of control.

A person contemplating suicide CAN'T ....

• ... stop the pain
• ... think clearly
• ... see any way out
• ... sleep, eat, or work
• ... get out of depression
• ... make the sadness go away
• ... see a future without pain
• ... see themselves as worthwhile
• ... get someone's attention
• ... seem to get control