Know the Warning Signs
Withdrawing from these people can be a warning sign that someone may be struggling.
What are friends and family?
Depression or another one of these conditions is strongly associated with suicide risk.
What is a mental disorder?
True or False: You should promise to keep it secret if a friend tells you they are considering suicide.
What is False?
Parents, guardians, teachers, school nurses, and coaches all fall into this category of support.
Who are trusted adults?
I help students with personal, educational, and career-related guidance while helping them build healthy coping skills. Who am I?
Who is a counselor?
Dramatic changes in these three areas may be warning signs: personality, hygiene, and ______.
What is appearance?
A history of abusing alcohol or other ______ is another major risk factor.
What are drugs?
If a friend says they are considering suicide, you should tell one of these people immediately.
Who is a trusted adult?
School counselors, social workers, and psychologists are examples of these on-campus supports.
What are school resources?
I assess young people's learning needs and help with emotional, behavioral, and academic issues. Who am I?
Who is a school psychologist?
Writing songs, poems, or diary entries repeatedly about this topic can be a warning sign.
What is death?
A stressful situation or significant ______ can increase suicide risk.
What is a loss?
Showing this quality lets a struggling person know that you are concerned and care about them.
What is empathy?
Crisis centers, mental health clinics, and support groups are examples of these resources.
What are community resources?
I am a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating mental disorders and can prescribe medication. Who am I?
Who is a psychiatrist?
A student suddenly begins giving these away to friends and family. This behavior should be taken seriously as a possible warning sign.
What are personal belongings?
Previous instances of this behavior are considered an additional risk factor.
What are previous suicide attempts?
According to the lesson, the first of the three steps for supporting a friend is to do this.
What is initiate a meaningful conversation?
This three-digit number can be called or texted for crisis support 24 hours a day.
What is 988?
I diagnose and treat emotional and behavioral disorders through counseling and evidence-based therapy, but I generally do not prescribe medication. Who am I?
Who is a clinical psychologist?
A friend jokingly makes a statement about suicide. According to the lesson, what should you do with the statement?
Take the person seriously.
This term describes feeling isolated and separated from everyone else and can occur when a person has difficulty coping with stress.
What is alienation?
Name all three steps presented in the lesson for helping someone who may be considering suicide.
What are initiate a meaningful conversation; listen, show support, and ask questions; and persuade the person to seek help from a professional or trusted adult?
A student realizes their mental health is affecting their sleep, schoolwork, and relationships. What is the important first step identified in the lesson?
What is recognizing or becoming aware that a problem exists?
I provide clinical therapy while also connecting patients and families with community resources and social services. Who am I?
Who is a psychiatric social worker?