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2 Examples of a trusted adults
Teacher, Counselor, Coach, Parents
Sayings related to suicide prevention that have the word "LIFE" in them
“You can save a ________”
“Your _____ is important”
“Setting goals can change your ________”
Example of a mood or feeling that is a sign of depression
Hopeless, Mad, Ashamed
Initials for acknowledge, care and tell
A.C.T.
A call or signal for help and the name of the Signs of Suicide Prevention Program
S.O.S.
Give an example of a sudden change in behavior that is a warning sign of depression or suicide
Suddenly beginning to drink alcohol
Cutting classes
Someone losing interest in their favorite hobbies
Give an example of a feeling can be warning sign for suicidal thinking
Worthlessness
Hopelessness
Helplessness
A way to show a friend that you are concerned
Taking your friend seriously
Being willing to listen
Telling an adult
Warnings signs of depression or suicide
Extreme change sin mood
Not wanting to do anything
Saying that life is meaningless
Give an example of a way to fight cyberbullies
Not responding to texts/posts with gossip
Not responding to negative comments about someone online
Block the sender
An action that someone might have a suicide plan
Giving belongings away
Visiting or calling friends to say goodbye
Asking if you would attend their funeral
Things you should NOT do when trying to help someone
Tell them to snap out of it
Keep it a secret
Leave the person alone
Example of a suicidal threat
“Nobody would miss me anyway.”
“I won’t be around much longer.”
“Things will never get better.”
Give an example of a person who might need extra support
Someone struggling with their sexuality
Someone dealing with loss of a family member
Someone who has an unsafe home life
Things you can do to take care of your mental and physical health
Eat healthy foods
Get plenty of sleep
Journal thoughts and feelings
Behaviors done by bullies that should be shared with a trusted adult
Posting lies online
Making threats to others on the way to school
Spreading rumors by sending mass texts/public posts
Give an example of a way to get help for yourself or a friend
Calling the national suicide hotline number
Talking to the school counselor
Talking to the coach after practice
Give an example of a thought that expresses suicidal thinking
“Everyone would be better off without me.”
“I wish I could go to sleep and never wake up.”
“Life isn’t worth living anymore.”
Give an example of how drugs or alcohol can be related to suicide
Alcohol is involved in half of all suicides
Slows down the body and the mind
Slows clear thinking and judgment
Give an example of what you would say to friend to show that you Acknowledge and Care for them
“Are you OK?”
“I’m worried about you.”
“I want to go with you to get help
Give an example of something that should be REPORTED
Suicide threats
Car accidents
A world record
Give an example of a quality that you would want in in a trusted adult or good friend
Understanding
Good listener
Expresses concern and wants to help
Give an example of a warning sign of depression
Unreasonable anger and aggression towards friends
Taking dangerous risks
Feeling sad almost all the time
Things you can do to relieve stress (in a healthy way!)
Talk to a friend when you have a problem
Play a sport or get some exercise
Take slow, deep breaths
People who can provide mental health support
Counselors
Psychologists
Social workers