Talk is the best way to prevent suicide
| 27 Sep 2016 | 04:35
Pictured in the back (from left): Hannah Bush, Travis Izzi-Mayer, Mathhew Salus, Nicholas Kaylani, Katelynne Vittone, Christian Heta, Mrs. Rachel Goldstein; middle: Hailey Jordan, Emily Thomas, Abbey Hack, Cassandra Feaster, Janice Healey, Artie Scofield, Michael Asprea; front: Ava Nienstadt, Alice Cauchi, Michael Farrell, Jack Pfuhler, John Russo, Joseph Ropke, Bridget Danforth, Meghan Byrnes, Ava Como (Photo provided)
Mrs. Carmel Kratz and Mr. Kevin Hastie (Photo provided)
Hannah Bush and Kaleigh Kuddar (Photo provided)
Megan Martel, Alice Cauchi, Ava Nienstadt, and Abbey Hack (Photo provided)
DINGMANS FERRY — Students at Delaware-Dingman Middle School observed World Suicide Prevention Day on Friday, Sept. 9, by wearing yellow and raising awareness.
Suicide is the number 10 killer in the United States and the second-leading cause of death for rural adolescents.
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Pennsylvania's Act 71 addresses the need for suicide prevention education in its school at the secondary level.
One of the best ways to reduce the risk of suicide is to talk about it, say the students. Anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts should call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-TALK (8255) or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org.