True or False
Once a person is intent on suicide, there is no way of stopping them.
False
Which of the following is NOT a sign of suicide?
Anxiety
Depression
Arrogance
Withdrawal
Arrogance
It is important for students to identify a ____ adult in the school.
Trusted.
Mental Health Illnesses are
A. Common
B. Uncommon
A.Common
Name an activity that Conner discovered to help him get into a better space.
Playing the guitar
Theater
People who threaten suicide are just seeking attention
False
What does the C in the acronym ACT stand for?
Care
What does SOS stand for?
Signs of Suicide
Suicide is the ____________________ leading cause of death among people ages 10 - 24 in the United States
42th
22th
12th
2nd
2nd
Which person in Conner's life reached out to the School Counselor for help?
His girlfriend.
Asking about suicide will NOT put the idea into someone’s head.
True
Suicide is the second leading cause of teenage deaths in this country. What is the first?
Accidents
What does the acronym NPFH stand for?
No Place For Hate
Name two ways you can help someone with poor mental health.
Some answers might be -
reaching out and letting them know help is available
telling a trusted adult they are struggling
listen and support your friend
What was Conner's diagnosis at a young age?
ADHD
Suicide is not hereditary
True
Which of the following are NOT a sign of depression?
Temporary feelings of sadness or hopelessness.
School Counselors conduct ______ assessments to determine suicide ______
*same word
Risk
Half of mental illnesses occur before the age of
14
18
10
14
Name 2 coping strategies for depression mentioned in the video.
Connecting with others
Exercising
Journaling
Most teenage suicides occur in winter months when the weather is poor.
False
Suicide Prevention Week is in which month?
March
July
September
September
Last month we celebrated National School Counselor Week. What was this years theme?
Dream Big!
Why do we teach the Signs of Suicide every year?
Studies have shown that teaching the SOS program every year, decreases the number of suicides in a school
What question(s) did the school counselor ask Conner when they met with him?
On a scale from 1-10, how do you feel on most days?
How many times have you had suicidal thoughts?