Teens & Young Adults – Suicide Prevention Messaging

Tone: Direct, non-judgmental, peer-to-peer. Validate emotion, remove shame, and emphasize that it’s okay to talk.
Core Messages:
• ‘You don’t have to hit rock bottom to ask for help.’
• ‘What you’re feeling isn’t permanent—even if it feels like it right now.’
• ‘Real strength is talking when it’s hardest. You are not alone.’
• ‘You matter. Your story isn’t over.’