Fact or Myth?
You Choose
Warning Signs
How to Help
Random
100
Teenagers aren't depressed, they're just moody.
MYTH.
10-15% of teenagers experience some symptoms of depression at any one time.
100
If a friend has lost a loved one, they are (more,less) likely to be at risk for depression and /or suicide.
MORE.
100
Which of the following is NOT a warning sign of suicide?
a) loss of interest in hobbies or work
b) saying things like "If I weren't around..”
c) playing violent games online all the time
d) feelings of shame
c) playing violent games online all the time
100
Name 3 trusted adults you could go to with a friend that needs help.
Parents, grandparents, aunt, uncle, school social worker, school psychologist, principal, teachers, therapist
100
True or False?
The Colorado Crisis Hotline is available 24/7
TRUE
200
Depression only affects females.
MYTH.
Anyone can be affected by depression. It is an illness, just like diabetes or asthma.
200
Teenagers who use alcohol or illegal drugs are (more , less) likely to be at risk for depression and / or suicide.
MORE.
200
Which is a warning sign of suicide?
a) someone who cries at school when they're in a fight with friends
b) someone who sees the school social worker or psychologist
c) someone who doesn't do well on tests
d)someone who looks or is acting different then they used to
d) someone who looks or is acting different then they used to
200
A friend tells you they are struggling with depression and so you ACT. What does ACT stand for?
Acknowledge
Care
Tell
200
How could you report safety concerns when you are not at school?
Use the Safe2Tell app or website
300
Almost everyone that dies by suicide has given some type of warning or clue.
FACT
300
If a friend tells you to keep their suicidal thoughts a secret, you should
a) follow their wishes- you don't want them mad at you
b) tell a trusted adult- their safety is more important.
B) tell a trusted adult
300
What is NOT an example of a suicidal threat?
a) a friend saying they want to take a bunch of pills to make it all go away
b) someone saying, "I may not be here much longer"
c) giving away possessions
d) your friend gets angry and slams his books down
d) your friend gets angry and slams his books down
300
A friend whose mom recently died tells you that life isn't worth living anymore without their mom. When you mention talking to a trusted adult, your friend refuses and tells you she's fine, just sad and missing her mom. What should you do?
ACT. It is always a good idea to tell a trusted adult, even if your friend doesn’t want to.
300
What does ACT stand for?
Acknowledge
Care
Tell
400
There is no way to treat depression.
MYTH.
Depression is an illness that can be treated with therapy and sometimes medicine to help with symptoms.
400
You notice your friend has been skipping practice and doesn't care about school anymore. You should:
a) text the other players on the team so everyone will let him know he is missed
b) tell your friend you are worried about them to be supportive.
b) tell your friend you are worried about them to be supportive.
400
What should you do if you are worried about a friend but no one else is?
a) realize everyone else is right
b) tell you friend anonymously online how great she is
c) text your friend and let them know you're worried
d) ignore it and wait or it to get worse
c) text your friend and let them know you're worried
400
It is a Sunday night and you are home by yourself. You get this text from a friend: No one cares about me and life isn't worth it. What should you do?
Call your parents, call your friend’s parents, call the police, submit a report on Safe2Tell.
400
Which state has the highest suicide rate?
Montana
500
Depression affects the whole person (mind and body).
FACT.
People with depression can have physical symptoms (stomach aches, headaches, tiredness, etc) and emotional symptoms (sadness, despair, hopeless, etc.)
500
If the adult you share your concerns with does not take action or think it is serious enough to take action, you should:
a) go talk to someone else until someone does something
b) realize that the adult is right and it is not as bad as you thought
a) go talk to someone else until someone does something
500
A girl in your class posts on Facebook that she doesn’t want to live any more. What would you do? (circle the best answer)
Ignore her post because she is dramatic and probably doesn’t mean it.
Text your best friend to tell her what the girl posted.
Tell your mom to take a look at the post and ask for her help.
Go to school the next day and ask the girl why she doesn’t want to live.
C. Tell your mom to take a look at the post and ask for her help.
500
What do these groups of people all have in common?
LGBTQ Students
Students involved in the juvenile justice system
Students with disabilities
Hispanic/Latino students
These groups are all at a higher risk of depression and suicide
500
What is Ms. Boersma’s favorite animal?
A sloth