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GBI Raising Awareness About Youth Suicide in PSA

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

The GBI’s Child Fatality Review Unit is working to reduce youth suicide through awareness. The agency is working with several others around the state to create a series of public service announcements aimed at raising awareness regarding the issue.

So far this year, the agency has received 23 cases of suicide related deaths of children under the age of 18. According to national statistics, for every young person who dies by suicide, 25 others will have attempted to take their own lives. More than 1,000 Georgia children have been admitted to hospitals as a result of suicide-related issues in the past year.

Individuals who exhibit signs of suicide, or identify signs of suicide in others, can call the Georgia Crisis and Access Line at 1-800-715-4225, 24/7. All calls are free and confidential. You can also visit www.mygcal.com for help.

The first PSA was aimed at children helping children.

Today, the release of the second features adults who share their experiences with their loved ones who have considered or attempted suicide. These are parents, siblings, and experts who have seen this crisis firsthand and want to raise awareness for others to continuously seek help for children in crisis. Parents and teachers are in a key position to pick up on these signs and get help.

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