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True or false: Asking someone if they are thinking of suicide will put the idea into their head?
False- Often people don’t want to ask directly about suicide as they are afraid, they will “put the idea in someone’s head” or make the situation worse. In fact, talking about suicide does NOT put the idea in someone's head and usually they are relieved. Ask directly: “Are you thinking about suicide?” Using the word "suicide" establishes that you and the person at risk are talking about the same thing and lets the person know that you are willing to talk about suicide.
True or false: If someone wants to die by suicide they will find a way no matter what we do to limit their access to lethal means.
False- People in a suicidal crisis often make a plan, and when the means identified in their plan are not readily available, many will not attempt by a different means. In fact, 90% of people who survive a suicide attempt will not go on to die by suicide.
When do we celebrate Suicide Prevention Week?
National Suicide Prevention Week is the Monday through Sunday surrounding World Suicide Prevention Day in September
What Day is World Suicide Prevention Day
September 10th
In 2017, the musician Logic released a song featuring the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number. What was the name of the song?
1-800-273-8255 - The title of the song is the phone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Skilled and trained counselors are available 24/7 to talk, answer questions, and help people navigate a suicidal crisis for themselves or someone they are concerned about. You are not alone.
True or false: Suicides are more frequent during the holiday season.
False- Data actually shows that suicide rates are often lowest in the holiday months. Suicide is a complex behavior, and many different factors are likely to influence seasonal differences in suicide rates.
In New Jersey, do more people die by suicide or homicide in a given year?
suicide- The average annual suicide count among New Jersey residents is about 740 and there are about twice as many suicides as homicides in the state.
What is the suicide hotline number ?
988
What does AFSP stand for
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.
Pain isn’t always obvious, but most suicidal people show signs that indicate that they are thinking about suicide. Name at least three warning signs
What are appropriate words to use when talking about a suicide
When it comes to suicide prevention, the terms, phrases and words we use can have a significant impact on the way messages are received. Messages can encourage someone to seek help and reach out, or they can push people further from the support they need. The suicide prevention community is trying to clarify the ways we all refer to actions related to suicide to better support help-seeking behavior among those that are at risk. It is recommended to avoid terms that place shame or guilt on the individuals or survivors of suicide loss such as saying they committed suicide.
If you are feeling down and you need to talk to someone at school who can you go to?
Teachers, Friends, Social Workers, Counselors