2019 Ambassador Leaders Community Action Plan - Teens for Teens

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Student-led community action plan created and presented during an Ambassador Leadership Summit in 2019 at Harvard University.

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STATISTICS
● Suicide rates have
doubled for teens
● Second leading cause of
death
● Over 3,000 suicide
attempts daily
● More people die from
suicide than cancer, heart
disease, AIDS, birth
defects, stroke,
pneumonia, influenza,
and chronic lung disease

CAUSES
FACTORS LEADING UP TO SUICIDE
● Mental issues such as depression, bipolar disorder, and/or
alcohol/drug abuse
● Bullying
● Managing bi-sexuality or homosexuality in an unsupportive family or
environment
● Death in the family

MAIN
GOAL
To spread awareness via
teen driven campaigns
and platforms to create
an environment that is
relatable and
welcoming.

MENTALHEALTHWEEKCURRICULUM
PURPOSE
● Spark & normalize conversation
● Educate the public
● Transforming schools into a safer & more inclusive
environment
● Encourage reaching for help

EXAMPLESOFACTIVITIES
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05
03
06
ANIMAL
THERAPY
60-SECOND
FILMS
01
THERAPEUTIC
GAMES
04
YOGA
LIME GREEN
RIBBONS
SELF-LOVE
TREE

● National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-(800)-273-8255
● http://justtellone.org/
● https://www.apa.org/helpcenter/teens-suicide-prevention
RESOURCES

Non Profit Organizations
It is key to find an organization that aligned with our goals
- Mission Statement: “To promote
the understanding and prevention
of suicide and support those who
have been affected by it
- Want to: “Compile, develop,
evaluate, and disseminate
accurate information to the public”
- Promote training in suicidology
-Public education has become a
big part of the organization
American Foundation for
Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
afsp.org
American Association of
Suicidology (AAS)
suicidology.org
- Public awareness campaign with
instagram using the #realconvo
hashtag
- Want to: “Find better ways to
reach those who suffer, and
encourage schools, workplace, and
communities to make mental
health a priority
Suicidology: the study of suicide

Does anyone have
any questions?
@teensforteens
THANK YOU

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