Power of Presence

19.7%

of high school females have thought about attempting suicide

7.4%

of male students have attempted suicide 1 or more times

13.5%

of 11th graders have
made a suicide plan

Black and Hispanic students are

5x more likely

to have a suicide attempt that needs treated by a doctor

Statistics sourced from YRBS-Ohio 2018

Proof One Person Can Make a Difference

meet Mackenzie.

She struggles with anxiety & depression. She was honest with her friend and told her she thought about killing herself.

Her friend offered simple gestures like watching a movie, hang out, and grabbing a meal.

Let a friend know you are there for them, it could change their life.

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