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National Youth Crisis Hotline:
1-800-442-HOPE (4673)
1-800-442-HOPE (4673)
Adolescence can be a confusing and difficult time. There are so many
decisions, rules, pressures, and choices. Yet, teens have not had enough
life experiences to develop good problem solving skills. Teen Talk offers
support, information, and crisis intervention to adolescent callers who need
to talk with someone confidentially about anything.
Teentalk was established in 1990 based upon the observation that our youth
are faced with countless stressors that place them at risk and when they have
problems. Most often teens go to their peers before they seek help from
parents or professional adults. TeenTalk addresses important issues
including suicide prevention, drug use, child abuse, depression, school
pressure, peer pressure, family issues, relationships, and more through the
telephone helpline.
TeenTalk's services are free and confidential. Callers never have to share
their names and listeners use first names only. This creates a safe climate for
sharing personal feelings and concerns. TeenTalk responds to thousands of
calls each year from youth with emotional and interpersonal problems.
Fact: For young people ages 15-24, suicide is the third leading cause of
death.
Feeling Hopeless?
Teens go through a lot of changes, and all teens feel sad sometimes, but
hopeless feelings for an extended time can be a sign of depression and
suicidal tendencies. If you or a friend shows some of the following signs,
reach out and get help!
Feeling sad, hopeless or unloved in a way that lasts a long time
Constantly being angry, annoyed, or irritable
Losing interest in things that you used to enjoy
Withdrawing from friends, family, and regular activity
Sleeping too little or too much
Eating much more or less than usual
Giving away important possessions
Talking/thinking about death or suicide
Recently going through stress, like failure in school, loss of a friend or
family member, or breaking up with a girlfriend or boyfriend
HOW TO GET HELP
School, friends, family, and work can stress teens out more than many people
realize. But even when things get really tough, remember that there are
answers to your problems and people who care and understand. Sometimes
it feels like there are no options, but the reality is that there may be some that
you can’t see. Let someone else confidentially help you find a better way out.
Suicide is NOT the answer. Call 1-800-273-TALK to find a solution. There is
hope.
HOW TO HELP A FRIEND:
If your friend is showing some of the signs listed above, the best thing you
can do is reach out to them.
Let your friend know that you are worried, that you care, and that you want
her/him to live.
Encourage your friend to call 1-800-273-TALK or to get some kind of
professional help. Offer to go with your friend to talk to a school counselor or
mental health professional
NEVER keep a suicide secret. If your friend won’t go with you to get help,
make sure to tell an adult you trust and ask for help. Even if the friend asked
you not to, keeping your friend safe is more important than not making
him/her mad. Don’t be alone in helping your friend! Ask for help from 1-800-
SUICIDE.
For more information....click here
Suicide is NOT the answer. Reach out for a better solution.
Call Teen Talk.
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
decisions, rules, pressures, and choices. Yet, teens have not had enough
life experiences to develop good problem solving skills. Teen Talk offers
support, information, and crisis intervention to adolescent callers who need
to talk with someone confidentially about anything.
Teentalk was established in 1990 based upon the observation that our youth
are faced with countless stressors that place them at risk and when they have
problems. Most often teens go to their peers before they seek help from
parents or professional adults. TeenTalk addresses important issues
including suicide prevention, drug use, child abuse, depression, school
pressure, peer pressure, family issues, relationships, and more through the
telephone helpline.
TeenTalk's services are free and confidential. Callers never have to share
their names and listeners use first names only. This creates a safe climate for
sharing personal feelings and concerns. TeenTalk responds to thousands of
calls each year from youth with emotional and interpersonal problems.
Fact: For young people ages 15-24, suicide is the third leading cause of
death.
Feeling Hopeless?
Teens go through a lot of changes, and all teens feel sad sometimes, but
hopeless feelings for an extended time can be a sign of depression and
suicidal tendencies. If you or a friend shows some of the following signs,
reach out and get help!
Feeling sad, hopeless or unloved in a way that lasts a long time
Constantly being angry, annoyed, or irritable
Losing interest in things that you used to enjoy
Withdrawing from friends, family, and regular activity
Sleeping too little or too much
Eating much more or less than usual
Giving away important possessions
Talking/thinking about death or suicide
Recently going through stress, like failure in school, loss of a friend or
family member, or breaking up with a girlfriend or boyfriend
HOW TO GET HELP
School, friends, family, and work can stress teens out more than many people
realize. But even when things get really tough, remember that there are
answers to your problems and people who care and understand. Sometimes
it feels like there are no options, but the reality is that there may be some that
you can’t see. Let someone else confidentially help you find a better way out.
Suicide is NOT the answer. Call 1-800-273-TALK to find a solution. There is
hope.
HOW TO HELP A FRIEND:
If your friend is showing some of the signs listed above, the best thing you
can do is reach out to them.
Let your friend know that you are worried, that you care, and that you want
her/him to live.
Encourage your friend to call 1-800-273-TALK or to get some kind of
professional help. Offer to go with your friend to talk to a school counselor or
mental health professional
NEVER keep a suicide secret. If your friend won’t go with you to get help,
make sure to tell an adult you trust and ask for help. Even if the friend asked
you not to, keeping your friend safe is more important than not making
him/her mad. Don’t be alone in helping your friend! Ask for help from 1-800-
SUICIDE.
For more information....click here
Suicide is NOT the answer. Reach out for a better solution.
Call Teen Talk.
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Teen Talk
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