role of teens in suicide prevention.

1. What are some warning signs that someone may be considering suicide? They may be depressed often or expressing feelings of self-hatred. Sometimes they try and get their things in order if they have planned it in advance. More obvious warning signs are if they mention it or openly discuss it with you.
2. What can you do if you suspect a friend or classmate is considering suicide? If the situation allows for it, I would talk to their parents to make sure that they are aware. I would make an extra effort to be gentle and accepting, to try and help them feel that they are not alone. I would pray for them often and just keep watching the situation to see if there was anything else I could do to help them. If they openly discussed suicide with me I would find a way to help them understand that there are many people who want to help them.

http://www.sprc.org/sites/sprc.org/files/Teens.pdf