Why suicide?
What does it mean to be resilient?
To be able to withstand or recover quickly from a difficult situation.
Depression leads people to focus mostly on...
Failures and disappointments
Focusing on the negative side of situations
Joking about suicide often
Yes
Is the suicide hotline confidential?
Yes
1-800273-8255
What feelings might a person be attempting to escape from?
Hurt, loss, anger, rejection.
Some may feel unwanted, unloved, or victimized.
True or false:
Some suicidal people don’t know they’re depressed
True
Depression makes it difficult to see that there are other ways to deal with a difficult situation.
Giving away possessions
Yes
True or false:
Sometimes there is no warning signs for someone contemplating suicide.
True
True or false:
Teens commit suicide because they want to die.
False:
They want to escape from a situation or their thoughts and feelings.
What are ways other than suicide to communicate unhappiness or depression?
Talking to someone you trust and seeking help.
Spending more time with family
No
Who should you tell if someone confides in you about being suicidal?
A trusted adult
Why might two people who are being abused react differently to the situation? (One individual attempting suicide, the other not attempting suicide)
Most people who commit suicide have depression
Name 3 symptoms of depression.
Sadness
Hopelessness
Helplessness
Guilt
Anxiety
Suicidal Thoughts
Wishing to be dead
Losing interest in favorite activities
Yes
If your friend tells you not to tell anyone they are contemplating suicide, should you keep it a secret?
No! You should do anything you can to stop them from attempting. Get help.
True or false:
Suicidal stamens or jokes should be taken seriously
True.
Define depression
a mood disorder characterised by intense sadness, feeling 'down' and worthless, and difficulties in functioning effectively in everyday life for a period of two weeks or more
Name some self destructive behaviors
Drinking, drugs, cutting, running away
What is a good way to start a conversation with a friend who you suspect is suicidal?
Good job