Inspired by the stories of a handful of teenagers and young adults, Every Forty Seconds is a non-profit organization to help raise awareness of suicide and depression amongst our generation. Started by two teenagers, Every Forty Seconds was created to support those who have suicidal thoughts, and hopefully help lower the numbers of suicide. The name of this organization comes from this horrible fact – Every forty seconds, a person commits suicide. A life is taken. Our generation is extremely depressed. People feel unaccepted, lost, hopeless, ignored, uncared for and alone. People are bullied and tormented if they’re different in any possible way. Whether it is because of their race, their sexuality, their culture, their gender, their religion or other beliefs or even their hair color; if a person is different, they get bullied. People do this all the time, to all kinds of others. Usually by various habitual slurs. Be honest, have you ever said something like “that’s so gay” or “you’re such a blonde?” Sure, these types of things tend to be meant as a joke, but words can be hurtful. Just by calling someone anything along the lines of dumb, ugly, a failure a queer, etc., you can really damage someone’s confidence. People don’t realize what that can do. This type of torment is often one of the first things that will lead a person to suicidal thoughts. Awareness needs to be raised about these issues. If we all work together, we can change this awful reality. The goal of this organization is not only to help raise awareness and lower numbers – it’s to make people realize that someone does care. That they are not alone. They are not hopeless. They can get help. Seeking help should never be viewed as a weakness; especially not if it saves a life. Open your eyes; help to raise awareness, right here, right now.

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