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Onyourmind.net is a StarVista program that provides a safe and anonymous place for teens. You can talk about anything that’s on your mind, including relationships, school, depression, stress, suicide, friends, parents, cutting, identity, and health. The chat is based in San Mateo County, California. You can also submit a question to be answered on our Q&A page, or connect to resources for additional information and support.
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Some warning signs before suicide include:
Feelings
- Hopelessness
- Depression
- Fear
- Loneliness
- Worthlessness
Thoughts
- No one cares about me
- I am all alone
- No one understands me
- No one would miss me if I were gone
- I can’t take it anymore
Behaviors
- Loss of interest in activities
- Writing a will
- Giving away possessions
- Poor concentration
- Initiating fights
For Emergencies, Call 911
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OnYourMind.net is a program of the StarVista Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Center in San Mateo County, and is staffed by volunteer high school students from the Bay Area who have been trained to help other teens.
