Suicide Prevention
Piccowaxen Middle School Counselors:
Stephanie Goldstein 6th (A-K) and 8th
William Marchione 6th (L-Z) and 7th
Phone 301-934-1977
School Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.

What to do when a friend or loved one is depressed or suicidal:
  • Treat the problem seriously
  • Express your concern and support
  • Don't judge the person
  • Don't argue with the person
  • Never promise to keep the disclosure a secret. (If you are tricked into promising, BREAK THE PROMISE!)
  • Listen well until you can get assistance. If you think the threat is immediate, don't leave the person alone.
  • GET HELP!
Some common warning signs:
  • Mood Swings
  • Giving away possessions
  • Withdrawal from people, especially close friends, family and favorite activities
  • Change in eating or sleeping patterns
  • Chronic pain
  • Restlessness - inability to concentrate
  • Lower academic achievement
  • Talking about or threatening suicide
  • Previous suicide attempt
Where to go for help:
  • Parents
  • School Counselors
  • Teachers
  • Administrators
  • Pupil Personnel Worker
  • Nurse
  • School Psychologist
  • Maryland Youth Crisis Hotline (800)422-0009 or www.crisisline.org
  • Covenant House - (800)999-9999 or www.nineline.org

 

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