Bakersfield, CALIF. -- A new study shows one in 11 teenagers has attempted to commit suicide, so local parents and teachers are coming together in an effort to lower those numbers.

In Kern County, there have been six teenage suicide deaths since January 2009; a number experts say is on the rise. Another chilling statistic: one in three teens has considered suicide.

One student at Bakersfield High School said she had thought about suicide once because she was suffering from depression. Another student said she actually attempted it. "I tried to hang myself with an alarm clock cord, but my mom walked in in the process," said Rhiannon Stroberg.

Stroberg says it was the treatment she was getting at kids from school that got her to that point. "At that time, everybody was treating me like I was nothing," she said.

Another student said she hadn't thought about it herself, but helped a friend who had. "My friend wanted to commit suicide because of an old relationship, and like, over old boyfriend/girlfriend stuff," said Brandy Bailey. "It's not a smart thing to do. Just talk to your family and friends. Just get through it, don't kill yourself over something like that."

Because of these startling statistics, the Network for Children has named September as suicide and depression prevention month. So, Wednesday morning, more than 130 parents and teachers came together for community training to find out what signs to look for in depressed or suicidal teenagers. Signs like: are there changes in your teen's habits or patterns? What are they doing during the day, or even at night? Are they sleeping differently? What are they feeling?

Experts say if your teen is having trouble, you need to get involved. "I assure you, if there are any families that are listening-" said Michelle Humecky, the Prevention Services Facilitator with the Network For Children, "if there is anything they could have done to help their loved one, they would have. And if there's any signs they would have known to look for, they would have wanted to know what those signs are."

If your teen says they don't want to talk to you about it, there are counselors available on campus who can help them confidentially. Or encourage them to call the local mental health crisis hotline at 800-991-5272.