While suicide is a difficult topic to discuss, statistics show it is becoming a growing epidemic that impacts our youth. This 1 Hour presentation for parents will cover:

• Important risk factors and warning signs for suicide.

• How parents can talk to their child about this often difficult topic, as well as where to find help when needed.

• A brief overview of the SOS Signs of Suicide® Prevention Program will further be provided. This prevention program will is used by DWJHS staff to educate and screen our 6th-8th grade students.

• There will be an opportunity for questions and answers.

Elyssa’s Mission® provides resources to help prevent teen suicide. The community-based organization was founded in 2006 in honor of Elyssa, a bright, gifted and outgoing Chicagoland girl who bravely battled post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. Elyssa’s Mission provides hands-on support to area public and private schools and community organizations in order to educate students, staff and parents on how to recognize and assist those teens most at-risk. Elyssa’s Mission fully funds and implements the evidence-based SOS Signs of Suicide® Prevention Program in over 125 middle and high schools in Illinois. Learn more about our work at www.elyssasmission.org.

Questions about this event? Please contact members of the PTO Parent Education Committee: Rilina Ghosh (ghosh.rilina@gmail.com )or Michelle Kowalski(kowmichelle@gmail.com)