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Torrey Pines High School

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Suicide Prevention

If you or someone that you know is experiencing a crisis, call 9-1-1 or

the San Diego Access & Crisis Line Mobile Crisis Response Teams (MCRT): (888) 724-7240

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE FACTORS

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE FACTORS

Protective factors are skills, strengths, or resources that can be learned and that help people deal more effectively with stressful events and help to counterbalance risk factors. Increasing protective factors can serve to decrease suicide risk.
 
  • Social skills - decision-making, problem-solving, and anger management
  • Good health and access to mental and physical health care
  • Strong connections to friends and family as well as supportive significant others
  • Cultural, religious, or spiritual beliefs that discourage suicide
  • A healthy fear of risky behaviors and pain
  • Hope for the future—optimism
  • Sobriety
  • Medical compliance and a sense of the importance of health and wellness
  • Impulse control
  • Strong sense of self-worth or self-esteem
  • Sense of personal control or determination
  • Attitudes, values, and norms prohibiting suicide - strong beliefs about the meaning and value of life
  • Access to a variety of clinical interventions and support for seeking help
  • Coping skills and resiliency
  • Clear reasons for living
 
REFERRAL

REFERRAL

For further mental health support, SDUHSD partners with CareSolace, a confidential online resource with a live 24/7 concierge line (888) 515-0595 meant to assist individuals in finding local mental health-related programs and counseling services. 
 
- Health Insurance - Contact your insurance to access mental health services.