True
Yes or no?
Is a victim of sexual abuse at a higher risk for suicide?
Yes
If someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, under NO circumstances should you...
1. Leave them alone
2. Refer them to a help center
3. Reassure them that you are there for them
Given that depression is the highest risk factor of suicide, once a person starts receiving treatment for depression they are immediately at a lower risk of suicide.
False
What word can describe the feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease?
Anxiety
Yes or no?
Can you receive counseling services virtually?
Yes
If a person tells you they are having suicidal thoughts, you should NOT _______.
1) Tell a trusted adult
2) Listen to them
3) Keep it a secret
Keep it a secret
Suicide is the third leading cause of death in 15-19 year olds.
True
Yes or No?
Family history of suicide can increase risk of suicide.
Yes
What campus Counseling and Psychological Services provide telephone hotlines , online peer assistance, and peer education to assist students in meeting their educational goals and in coping with emotional, social, and other life issues that they face?
Middle Earth
______ people will experience some kind of mental health problem in the course of a year?
1/10? 1/4? 1/6?
1/4
79% of global suicides occur in high-income countries.
False, they occur in low-med income countries.
What word describes the persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest?
Depression
How much money does it cost to get UAlbany Peer Wellness Coaching?
It is FREE!
Exercising is a way to relieve ______.
Stress
Those who attempt suicide and survive, will not make any future attempts.
False
What is an overindulgence in or dependence on an addictive substance, especially alcohol or drugs?
Substance abuse
If there is a mental health emergency, who does the university recommend you call?
911
Suicide risk assessment involves which of the following:
1) Follow-up outpatient visits in a psychiatric clinic
2) Mental status examination
3) Brief update on patient's history of present illness
4) All of the above
All of the above