Youth Suicide

Teen Suicide: The WHY Behind America’s Suicide Epidemic Suicide is one of the leading causes of preventable death in our nation today. We lose an average of more than 130 young people each week to this preventable epidemic. You might ask how it can be prevented. Education, relationships, and more people talking about mental health. It starts with our families and parenting. Our schools and churches need to be more invested. We all can do a better job being supportive and non-judgemental. The Jeff Yalden Foundation, Inc. has programs and services that support relationships and getting people comfortable talking about Teen Mental Health and Suicide Prevention. Familiarize yourself with the warning signs associated with teen suicide, the risk factors, suicide facts and statistics, and how to find help for a teen at-risk. Take all signs seriously. Never hesitate to get involved. If you might suspect a young person could be suicidal, get them to professional help immediately. SUICIDE is PREVENTABLE.