The Suicide Prevention Week was a global event whose sole purpose is to create awareness about suicide prevention and warning signs of suicide.
As a school, the mental health of our students is of utmost importance, hence the involvement of Crawford International School in the campaign. Our theme this year is ‘Let’s Talk’, a rallying call to teachers, parents and friends to start conversations around a topic that most people find both difficult and uncomfortable.
One may wonder why we should be having this discussion in a setting that caters for children and adolescents. Unfortunately current statistics indicate that globally suicide is the leading cause of death among school age youth.
Yet suicide is preventable. Young people who are contemplating suicide frequently give warning signs of their distress. Parents, teachers, and friends are in a key position to pick up on these signs and get help. It is important to never take these warning signs lightly, or promise to keep them secret.
