Suicide Prevention Week

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. We're dedicating a whole week to it at NewMoon.com because it's an important (and sometimes scary) topic that we know is on many girls minds. Together we can help prevent suicide.

Features

Suicide Prevention Week Introduction Video

Kitty Westin talks to us about the importance of suicide prevention.

Wrong Way Day

Have you ever had one of those days when it seems like the whole world is against you? I remember this one day when I felt like my world was crumbling.

Suicide Resources

If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, check out these resources for help.

How to cope after loosing a loved one to suicide

When Bethany heard the news, she couldn’t believe her ears. Everywhere people were talking about “that girl” at Central High who had killed herself.

Talking About Suicide

Talking about suicide can be scary, but it’s important. Discussing this topic will help you get the right facts and find out how to get help for yourself and your friends if you need to.

About Self Harm

Many people think girls who hurt themselves on purpose are trying to commit suicide. Read this article to learn more about self harm.

Suicide Prevention Quiz

This quiz is to test your knowledge on what to do if you or a friend is feeling suicidal.

Start the quiz

The suicide rate for girls ages 10 to 14 has risen dramatically. Do you hear kids your age talk about suicide?

A Confident Confidant Chloe Tirebuck
The Meaning of Life Sarah Jane
A Change of PACE Tiffany Fleming
Blue Through the Ages Lindsay Martell

I have mild depression, so this really helps! THANK YOU, NMG!
-Sofia, 12
thankyou so much for talking about this, it really helps!
-michaela, 13
I love how your trying to prevent suicide! I think its very good that you have decided to do this!
-Rane, 10
that is sad but a good video
-Anna, 11
coolio
-Allie, 10

thank you so much for talking about this on newmoon. i cant describe how much this means to me.
-Brittany, 14
Bitte spring nicht. Please don't jump.
-Abby-chan, 12
Hi, I really like this video
-Ava, 10
i love how your trying to prevent suicide! it really is the worst sulution! thank you!
-stella, 11

	Yes. Suicide is something I hear girls talk about
	No. I never hear girls talk about suicide
	Maybe. I hear girls talk about it but not often
	I don’t know