For Youth And Students
NAMI Westchester offers the Ending the Silence Presentation to middle and high school students in a classroom setting. For more information go to:
http://www.nami.org/Find-Support/NAMI-Programs/NAMI-Ending-the-Silence
To schedule a presentation call 914-592-5458.
For a copy of the How to Help a Friend Handout (which is given out at the presentation) click here.
Click here to learn how to start the conversation: College and your mental health.
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Warning Signs
¨ Feeling sad or withdrawn for more than 2 weeks.
¨ Severe out-of-control, risk-taking behaviors.
¨ Sudden overwhelming fear for no reason.
¨ Severe mood swings that cause problems in relationships.
¨ Drastic changes in behavior, personality or sleeping habits.
¨ Extreme difficulty concentrating or staying still.
¨ Intense worries or fears.
¨ Trying to harm or kill oneself or making plans to do so.
¨ Not eating, throwing up or using laxatives to lose weight.
¨ Repeated use of alcohol or drugs.
IF YOU NOTICE THESE WARNING SIGNS, TALK TO A TRUSTED ADULT.
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If you or someone you know is in danger of harming themselves or others call:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line:
free, confidential 24-hour service accessible via the number 741741
Crisis Prevention and Response Team:
is available to assist with someone who is experiencing, or is at risk of, a psychological crisis, and requires mental health intervention.
Call 914-925-5959 or visit their website
Teen Line:
Open 9 p.m.-1 a.m. ET
OR text “TEEN” to 839863 (8:30 p.m.—12:30 a.m.)
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