Signs Of Suicide

A.C.T

100

What does the acronym ACT stand for?

Acknowledge Care Tell

200

What should you say to someone to acknowledge their feelings and show them that you care about the issues they are facing? Name two examples.

I'm worried about you... This is serious...

300

Name two things you should DO when following the ACT steps for a friend that is having an immediate serious issue:

Encourage them to keep talking. Tell them that you will tell an adult if they do not. Stay with them until an adult knows and is actively helping them.

400

Name 5 things you should report to an adult:

Someone you know: using alcohol to cope with feelings self harm mood swings constant sadness comments about low self worth comments about suicide or dying

S.O.S.

100

What are the three important acronyms you learned through this program?

S.O.S. A.C.T. S.A.P.

200

What does S.O.S. stand for?

Signs of Suicide

300

Name the title of five adults in school who you can talk to about yourself or someone else you are concerned about:

Teacher Guidance Counselor Nurse Coach SAP Liaison (Sierra)

400

Name two things you should not do when someone confides in you with feelings of depression or thoughts of suicide.

Promise Secrecy Leave Them Alone

500

Name three concerning things someone might say if they were depressed and suicidal?

Things would be better if I weren't here. Nobody would care if I just disappeared. I wish I was dead.

S.A.P.

100

What is S.A.P.?

Student Assistance Program

200

What is the name of your school's SAP Liaison?

Sierra Gilmore

400

What types of things can the Student Assistance Program help students with? Name 8.

Depression Anxiety Struggles in School Issues with peer groups Bullying Grief and Loss Drug and Alcohol issues Gender Identity Sexual Identity Teen Pregnancy Etc.

500

Name two things that the student assistance program offers:

Supportive Counseling Connections to outside services

DEPRESSION

100

Name the mood disorder that can cause;a persistent feeling of sadness, loss of interest, sleep disturbances, weight changes, agitation, fatigue, and feelings of worthlessness.

Depression

200

Feelings that are signs of depression:

Worthlessness Hopelessness Helplessness Sadness

300

Talking about depression and/or suicide only makes it worse. True or False

False Talking about these things gives people the opportunity speak up and feel that people are reallylistening and care about what they have to say.

400

How is depression treated? Name two ways.

Different forms of TALK therapy. Medication. A combination of both.

500

What is the difference between sadness and depression?

Sadness occurs for a specific reason and lasts only a brief period of time. Depression feels like it has no specific cause, is more long term, and effects all aspects of life.

OTHER

100

To use superior strength or influence to intimidate someone, typically to force him or her to react in a certain way or do what the perpetrator wants.

Bullying

200

How do drugs and alcohol effect depression?

Alcohol is a depressant, which can make your mood even lower than it already is. Drugs and Alcohol lower inhibitions, so you may do dangerous things that you wouldn't normally do while not under the influence. Drugs and Alcohol can interfere with medications causing them to not work or become more intense, which can hinder your recovery.

300

Name three different types of self injury that someone who is struggling may inflict upon themselves:

Cutting Eraser Burns Binging/Purging Restricting Food

400

Name two things everyone should understand about self injury

People who self harm do so as a coping mechanism for intense negative feelings. If someone you know is self harming, you should A.C.T.

500

True or False: Both the being the bully and being bullied are risk factors for serious underlying issues.

True More often than not, the student being the bully has issues within their home life. Students who are bullied have a much higher risk of becoming depressed or suffering from anxiety.