TEEN ADOLESCENCE
(IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS STRUGGLING OR IN CRISIS, HEPE IS AVAILABLE!)
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A COMMON WARNING SIGN THAT A TEEN MIGHT BE EXPERIENCING SEVERE EMOTIONAL DISTRESS OR SUICIDAL IDEATION?
A) GETTING A SUDDEN HAIRCUT FOR CHANGING CLOTHING STYLE
B) GIVING AWAY PRIZED POSSESSIONS, THEY ARE SAYING GOODBYE AS IF FOR THE LAST TIME
C) SPENDING EXTRA TIME STUDYING FOR SCHOOL EXAMS
B) GIVING AWAY PRIZED POSSESSIONS OR SAY GOODBYE JUST FOR THE LAST TIME.
WHAT IS A COMMON WARNING SIGN THAT SOMEONE MIGHT BE AT RISK FOR SUICIDE?
A) THEY START A NEW HOBBY OR START A NEW EXERCISE ROUTINE
B) THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT FEELINGS OF HOPELESS, BEING TRAPPED, OR BEING A BURDEN TO OTHERS
C) THEY SUDDENLY CHANGE THEIR PREFERRED STYLE OF CLOTHING
B) THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT FEELINGS OF HOPELESS, BEING TRAPPED, OR BEING A BURDEN TO OTHERS
WHAT IS ONE COMMON BEHAVIORAL WARNING SIGN THAT SOMEONE MIGHT BE HAVING THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE?
A) EXPRESSING EXCITEMENT ABOUT FUTURE LONG-TERM TRAVEL PLANS YEARS AWAY
B) WITHDRAWN FROM FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND NORMAL SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
C) SUDDENLY STARTING A NEW GROUP HOBBY OR TEAM SPORT
B) THE STRAIN FROM FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND NORMAL SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
IF A FRIEND OR COWORKER SUDDENLY STARTS GIVING AWAY THEIR PRIZED POSSESSIONS, TALKING ABOUT BEING A BURDEN TO OTHERS, AND SAYING THINGS LIKE "I WANT OUT!" WHAT DOES THIS MOST LIKELY INDICATE?
A) THEY ARE GOING THROUGH A NORMAL PHASE OF DECLUTTERING AND PERSONAL GROWTH
B) THEY ARE DEMONSTRATING COMMON WARNING SIGNS OF SUICIDAL RISK AND NEED SUPPORT
C) THEY ARE TRYING TO GET ATTENTION AND SHOULD BE IGNORED SO THEY DON'T REPEAT THE BEHAVIOR
B) THEY ARE DEMONSTRATING COMMON MORNING SIGNS OF SUICIDAL RISK AND NEED SUPPORT
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU CALL OR TEXT THE 988 SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE?
A) YOU'LL BE CONNECTED TO A TRAINED CRISIS COUNSELOR WHO LISTENS AND OFFERS SUPPORT
B) POLICE ARE AUTOMATICALLY SENT TO YOUR EXACT GPS LOCATION IMMEDIATELY
C) YOUR CALL IS RECORDED AND POSTED PUBLICLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA
D) YOU ARE PUT ON HOLD FOR AT LEAST AN HOUR BEFORE SPEAKING TO SOMEONE
C) YOU WILL BE CONNECTED TO A TRAINED CRISIS COUNSELOR WHO LISTENS AND OFFERS SUPPORT
IF YOU ARE WORRIED THAT A FRIEND IS THINKING ABOUT SUICIDE, WHAT IS THE BEST AND SAFEST APPROACH?
A) KEEP IT A TOTAL SECRET SO THEY DO NOT GET MAD AT YOU
B) IGNORE IT AND HOPE THEY FEEL BETTER BY TOMORROW
C) ASK THEM DIRECTLY, CALMLY, AND CLEARLY IF THEY ARE THINKING ABOUT SUICIDE
C) ASK THEM DIRECTLY, CALMLY, AND CLEARLY IF THEY ARE THINKING ABOUT SUICIDE
IF A FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER TELLS YOU THEY ARE HAVING THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE WHAT IS THE BEST FIRST COURSE OF ACTION?
A) TELL THEM THEY'RE PROBLEMS ARE NOT THAT BIG AND CHANGE THE SUBJECT
B) LEAVE THEM ALONE IMMEDIATELY SO THEY CAN SORT IT OUT THEMSELVES
C) LISTEN TO THEM WITHOUT JUDGMENT STAY WITH THEM AND HELP THEM CONNECT TO PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT
C) LISTEN TO THEM WITHOUT JUDGMENT, STAY WITH THEM, AND HELP THEM CONNECT TO PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT
IF YOU ARE WORRIED THAT A FRIEND OR LOVED ONE IS THINKING ABOUT SUICIDE, WHAT IS THE BEST DIRECT APPROACH?
A) WAIT A FEW WEEKS TO SEE IF THEIR MOOD IMPROVES ON ITS OWN
B) CHANGE THE SUBJECT IMMEDIATELY TO KEEP THINGS POSITIVE
C) ASK THEM DIRECTLY IN A CALM WAY, "ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT SUICIDE?"
D) ASK MUTUAL FRIENDS IF THEY THINK IT IS SERIOUS BEFORE SPEAKING UP
C) ASK THEM DIRECTLY IN A CALM WAY, "ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT SUICIDE?"
IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS EXPERIENCING A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS, FEELING OVERWHELMED, HAVING THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE, WHAT IS THE FASTEST FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL NUMBER YOU CAN CALL OR TEXT IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA?
A) 411
B) 555
C) 911 (ONLY FOR IMMEDIATE PHYSICAL RESCUE)
D) 988
D) 988
IS CONTACTING THE 988 LIFELINE CONFIDENTIAL?
A) YES, YOUR PRIVACY IS PROTECTED, AND COUNSELORS ONLY SHARE INFORMATION IF THERE IS AN IMMEDIATE DANGER OF SELF-HARM OR HARM TO OTHERS REQUIRING URGENT SAFETY AND INTERVENTION
B) NO, YOUR EMPLOYER IS ALWAYS NOTIFIED
C) NO, IT GOES ON YOUR PERMANENT MEDICAL RECORD AUTOMATICALLY
D) YES, BUT YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS CAN REQUEST THE FULL AUDIO RECORDING AT ANY TIME
B) YES YOUR PRIVACY IS PROTECTED AND COUNSELORS ONLY SHARE INFORMATION IF THERE IS AN IMMEDIATE DANGER OF SELF-HARM OR HARM TO OTHERS REQUIRING URGENT SAFETY INTERVENTION.
WHICH DEMOGRAPHIC GROUP OFTEN EXPERIENCES UNIQUE TRANSITIONAL STRESSORS LIKE COLLEGE, JOB HUNTING AND FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE THAT CAN HEIGHTEN MENTAL HEALTH RISKS?
A) YOUNG ADULTS
B) TODDLERS
C) RETIREES
A) YOUNG ADULTS
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS SHOULD YOU AVOID IF A PERSON IS IN A CRISIS?
A) ASKING DIRECTLY IF THEY ARE THINKING ABOUT SUICIDE
B) KEEPING THEIR STATEMENTS A SECRET FROM PROFESSIONALS AND PROMISE NEVER TO TELL ANYONE, EVEN IF THEY ARE IN DANGER
C) REMOVING LETHAL MEANS OR OBJECTS FROM THEIR IMMEDIATE SURROUNDINGS
D) STAYING HOME AND LISTENING TO WHAT THEY HAVE TO SAY
B) KEEPING THEIR STATEMENT A SECRET FROM PROFESSIONALS AND PROMISING NEVER TO TELL ANYONE EVEN IF THEY ARE IN DANGER
WHEN SOMEONE SHARES THAT THEY ARE GOING THROUGH A PAINFUL EMOTIONAL CRISIS, HOW SHOULD YOU RESPOND?
A) LISTEN ATTENTIVELY WITHOUT JUDGMENT AND LET THEM KNOW THEY ARE NOT ALONE
B) TELL THEM THEIR PROBLEMS ARE NOT AS BAD AS THEY SEEM
C) DEBATE WITH THEM ABOUT WEATHER LIFE IS TRULY WORTH LIVING
D) TELL THEM TO SNAP OUT OF IT AND STAY BUSY
A) LISTEN ATTENTIVELY WITHOUT JUDGMENT AND LET THEM KNOW THEY ARE NOT ALONE
YOU NOTICE A FRIEND HAS WITHDRAWN FROM SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND SEEM DEEPLY HOPELESS. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO ADDRESS YOUR CONCERN?
A) AVOID USING THE WORD "SUICIDE" COMPLETELY SO YOU DON'T ACCIDENTALLY PLANT THE IDEA
B) ASK THEM DIRECTLY, IN A CALM AND NON-JUDGMENTAL WAY "ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT SUICIDE?"
C) TELL THEM THEY HAVE SO MUCH TO LIVE FOR AND THEY ARE BEING SELFISH FOR FEELING THIS WAY
D) a WAIT FOR THEM TO BRING IT UP SO YOU DON'T VIOLATE THEIR PERSONAL SPACE OR PRIVACY
B) ASK THEM DIRECTLY, IN A CALM NON-JUDGMENTAL WAY, "ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT SUICIDE?"
(ASKING DIRECTLY DOES NOT PLANT THE IDEA OF SUICIDE. INSTEAD IT OPENS A SAFE DOOR FOR THEM TO TALK ABOUT THEIR PAIN. IT SHOWS THAT YOU CARE AND ARE WILLING TO TALK ABOUT HARD THINGS).
IF YOU ARE UNCOMFORTABLE SPEAKING OUT LOUD ON THE PHONE HOW CAN YOU REACH THE 988 LIFELINE VIA TEXT MESSAGE?
A) TEXT SUPPORT TO 555-555
B) TEXT HOME TO 741-741 CRISIS TEXT LINE OR TEXT 988 DIRECTLY
C) SEND A DIRECT MESSAGE TO A PUBLIC SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT
D) TEXTING IS NOT AN OPTION YOU MUST USE A PHONE CALL
B) TEXT "HOME" TO 741-741 (CRISIS TEXT LINE) OR TEXT 988 DIRECTLY
NOTE: 988 ALSO SUPPORTS DIRECT TEXT MESSAGING IN MANY AREAS
WHAT IS THE THREE DIGIT PHONE NUMBER IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA TO CALL OR TEXT FOR FREE, CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT DURING A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS?
A) 411
B) 911
C) 988
C) 988
WHAT IS THE NATIONWIDE PHONE NUMBER YOU CAN CALL OR TEXT IN THE US AND CANADA FOR 24/7 MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS AND SUICIDE PREVENTION SUPPORT?
A) 411
B) 911 FOR NON-EMERGENCY ONLY
C) 988
D) 311
C) 988
WHAT IS THE NATIONWIDE EASY TO REMEMBER NUMBER IN THE US AND CANADA TO REACH FOR FREE CONFIDENTIAL CRISIS SUPPORT?
A) 411
B) 911 (FREE IMMEDIATE PHYSICAL DANGER)/(988 FOR EMOTIONAL AND CRISIS SUPPORT)
C) 311
B) 911 (FREE IMMEDIATE PHYSICAL DANGER)/(988 FOR EMOTIONAL AND CRISIS SUPPORT)
A PEER CONFIDED IN YOU THAT THEY HAVE A PLAN TO END THEIR LIFE. BUT THEY MAKE YOU PROMISE TO KEEP IT A SECRET. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
A) KEEP THIS SECRET TO MAINTAIN THEIR TRUST AND TRY TO CONSOLE THEM YOURSELF
B) BREAK THE PROMISE IMMEDIATELY TO TELL A PROFESSIONAL, TRUSTED ADULT, ARE CALLED 988
C) TELL THEM TO LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE AND IGNORE THEIR COMMENTS
D) WAIT A WEEK TO SEE IF THEIR MOOD IMPROVES BEFORE TELLING ANYONE
C) BREAK THE PROMISE IMMEDIATELY TO TELL A PROFESSIONAL, TRUSTED ADULT, OR ALL 988.
(YOU SHOULD NEVER KEEP TALK OF SUICIDE A SECRET. IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO BREAK A PROMISE AND SAVE A LIFE THAN TO KEEP A SECRET AND LOSE A FRIEND. DO NOT ATTEND TO MANAGE A CRISIS ALONE, CONNECT THEM WITH PROFESSIONALS IMMEDIATELY).
WHAT IS A SAFE FIRST STEP IF YOU THINK A FRIEND IS STRUGGLING WITH THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE?
A) IGNORE IT AND HOPE THEY GET BETTER TOMORROW
B) ASK THEM DIRECTLY ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT SUICIDE IN A CARING WAY
C) TELL THEM THEIR FEELINGS ARE NOT A BIG DEAL
D) SWEAR THEM TO STRICT SECRECY AND HANDLE IT COMPLETELY ALONE
B) ASK THEM DIRECTLY, ("ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT SUICIDE?) AND A CARING WAY
STATISTICALLY WHICH ADULT AGE GROUP IN THE UNITED STATES CURRENTLY FEED SOME OF THE HIGHEST NUMBERS OF COMPLETED SUICIDES?
A) YOUNG CHILDREN BETWEEN AGES 5 AND 10
B) MIDDLE-AGED ADULTS
C) COLLEGE FRESHMAN ONLY
B) MIDDLE-AGED ADULTS
IS IT DANGEROUS TO ASK SOMEONE DIRECTLY "ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT SUICIDE?"
A) YES, BECAUSE ASKING CAN PLANT THE IDEA IN THEIR HEAD OR MAKE THEM DO IT
B) NO, ASKING DIRECTLY SHOWS YOU CARE, REDUCING FEELINGS OF ISOLATION, AND OPENS THE DOOR FOR THEM TO GET HELP
C) YES, YOU SHOULD ONLY EVER TALK ABOUT GENERAL SADNESS, NEVER THE WORD SUICIDE
D) NO, BUT ONLY IF YOU ARE A LICENSED MEDICAL DOCTOR
B) NO, ASKING DIRECTLY SHOWS YOU CARE, REDUCING FEELINGS OF ISOLATION, AND OPENS THE DOOR FOR THEM TO GET HELP!
BESIDES LISTENING AND BEING SUPPORTIVE, WHAT IS A KEY STEP YOU CAN TAKE TO HELP SOMEONE IN IMMEDIATE DISTRESS?
A) LEAVE THEM ALONE SO THEY CAN SORT THROUGH THEIR THOUGHTS PRIVATELY
B) HELP CONNECT THEM WITH PROFESSIONAL CARE, A TRUSTED ADULT, OR A CRISIS HOTLINE
C) PROMISE TO KEEP THEIR FEELINGS A TOTAL SECRET FROM EVERYONE, INCLUDING PROFESSIONALS
B) HELP CONNECT THEM WITH PROFESSIONAL CARE, A TRUSTED ADULT, OR A CRISIS HOTLINE
IF SOMEONE TELLS YOU THEY ARE IN IMMEDIATE DANGER OF HURTING THEMSELVES AND FEEL THE NEED TO DO SO RIGHT NOW, WHAT IS YOUR MOST IMPORTANT STEP?
A) LEAVE THEM ALONE SO THEY CAN CALM DOWN PRIVATELY
B) STAY WITH THEM OR STAY ON THE LINE, KEEP THEM SAFE, AND IMMEDIATELY CALL 911 OR 988 OR TAKE THEM TO AN EMERGENCY ROOM
C) CHALLENGE THEM TO PROVE THEY ARE ARE SERIOUS TO SEE IF THEY ARE EXAGGERATING
B) STAY WITH THEM OR STAY ON THE LINE, KEEP THEM SAFE, AND IMMEDIATELY CALL 911 OR 988 OR TAKE THEM TO AN EMERGENCY ROOM
(IF SOMEONE IS AT IMMEDIATE RISK, NEVER LEAVE THEM ALONE! STAY PRESENT, LISTEN WITHOUT JUDGMENT, AND REMOVE ACCESS TO LETHAL MEANS IT'S SAFE TO DO SO AND LOOP AND CRISIS SERVICES RIGHT AWAY!)
IS THERE A SPECIFIC OPTION FOR VETERANS AND SERVICE MEMBERS WHO NEED CRISIS SUPPORT?
A) NO, EVERYONE USES THE EXACT SAME GENERAL NUMBER WITH NO SPECIFIC OPTIONS
B) YES, YOU CAN CALL 988 AND PRESS 1 TO REACH THE VETERANS CRISIS LINE
C) VETERANS MUST VISIT A MILITARY BASE IN PERSON TO GET HELP
D) VETERANS CAN ONLY GET HELP THROUGH MAIL IN FORMS
B) YES YOU CAN CALL 988 AND PRESS ONE TO REACH THE VETERANS CRISIS LINE