Students should pay attention to suicidal signs

By Nicole Postma

News Editor 

The month of September is Suicide Prevention Month. Every day, someone is taking their own life. It happens all over the world.

Should students be feeling depressed or suicidal, the guidance and social work office is always open for them to seek counseling. Photo by Laron Mccollum.

“I think everyone should pay attention to those who look sad or tired, who walk in class with their head down on the desk or who always have their hoods on,” Mrs. Allen said.

As a community, we should pay attention to those signs. It is important to make sure that we check in on one another and pay attention to each other’s mental health.

” I believe everyone needs someone to support them and talk to them when it gets dark,” said Mrs. Allen.

Suicide happens because of many things, like bullying, harassment, and discrimination. 

” Yes, I do think social media has something to do with it because it could be people who influence,” said Kiamara Vaugh.

Social media can be a problem in many different ways: people can compare themselves to others, be harder on themselves, be influenced negatively, and feel judged.  

” I think we do have enough support at this school, but there could be much more support,” Kiamara Vaugh said

Having someone to talk to about your mental health and personal issues will allow you to get it off your chest and relieve some of your stress. 

” I think we can exercise and have a positive mindset,” Mr. Lentz said.

There are many things we can do to prevent suicide from happening, like what Mr. Lentz said, inspiring people to do things that they might like and stay positive. Change someone’s mindset. 

” I think we need to increase awareness,” Mr. Lentz said.

Suicide is a powerful feeling, and all of that messes with someone’s head.

” I think it’s from past trauma and stress,” Mr. Lentz said.