Teen Hospitalized After Attempting To Harm Herself Near Roswell School

ROSWELL, GA — A 16-year-old girl who may have attempted to harm herself was found by responders near Roswell High School Wednesday and taken to the hospital. Roswell Police spokeswoman Lisa Holland said the victim was unconscious but breathing.

The incident drew police and emergency personnel to a wooded area between the school and a shopping center.

Suicide signs, where to get help

Recently, Georgia law enforcement agencies have been speaking out about youth suicide in the state.

Authorities say signs to look for include:

• Drastic changes in behavior or mood
• Loss of interest in typical activities
• Changes in friends
• Risky behaviors (sex, drugs, alcohol)
• Changes in eating and sleeping habits
• Isolation or disconnectedness
• Sense of hopelessness

The more factors that apply, the sheriff's office said, the more likely a teen could be having suicidal thoughts. The office also urged parents who own firearms to keep them secure and out of children's hands, whether those children are suicidal or not.

For anyone considering suicide, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number is 1-800-273-8255. It offers free, confidential support 24 hours a day for people in distress and their loved ones.

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