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.
