What are the three important acronyms you learned through this program?
S.O.S.
A.C.T.
S.A.P.
100
What is S.A.P.?
Student Assistance Program
100
Name the mood disorder that can cause;a persistent feeling of sadness, loss of interest, sleep disturbances, weight changes, agitation, fatigue, and feelings of worthlessness.
Depression
100
To use superior strength or influence to intimidate someone, typically to force him or her to react in a certain way or do what the perpetrator wants.
Bullying
200
What should you say to someone to acknowledge their feelings and show them that you care about the issues they are facing?
Name two examples.
I'm worried about you...
This is serious...
200
What does S.O.S. stand for?
Signs of Suicide
200
What is the name of your school's SAP Liaison?
Mrs. Katie Gerber
200
Feelings that are signs of depression:
Worthlessness
Hopelessness
Helplessness
Sadness
200
How do drugs and alcohol effect depression?
Alcohol is a depressant, which can make your mood even lower than it already is.
Drugs and Alcohol lower inhibitions, so you may do dangerous things that you wouldn't normally do while not under the influence.
Drugs and Alcohol can interfere with medications causing them to not work or become more intense, which can hinder your recovery.
300
Name two things you should DO when following the ACT steps for a friend that is having an immediate serious issue:
Encourage them to keep talking.
Tell them that you will tell an adult if they do not.
Stay with them until an adult knows and is actively helping them.
300
Name the title of five adults in school who you can talk to about yourself or someone else you are concerned about:
Teacher
Guidance Counselor
Nurse
Coach
SAP Liaison (Sierra)
300
Where can I get a SAP referral form?
From Miss Kastner the school guidance counselor.
300
Talking about depression and/or suicide only makes it worse.
True or False
False
Talking about these things gives people the opportunity speak up and feel that people are reallylistening and care about what they have to say.
300
Name three different types of self injury that someone who is struggling may inflict upon themselves:
Someone you know:
using alcohol to cope with feelings
self harm
mood swings
constant sadness
comments about low self worth
comments about suicide or dying
400
Name two things you should not do when someone confides in you with feelings of depression or thoughts of suicide.
Promise Secrecy
Leave Them Alone
400
What types of things can the Student Assistance Program help students with?
Name 8.
Depression
Anxiety
Struggles in School
Issues with peer groups
Bullying
Grief and Loss
Drug and Alcohol issues
Gender Identity
Sexual Identity
Teen Pregnancy
Etc.
400
How is depression treated?
Name two ways.
Different forms of TALK therapy.
Medication.
A combination of both.
400
Name two things everyone should understand about self injury
People who self harm do so as a coping mechanism for intense negative feelings.
If someone you know is self harming, you should A.C.T.
500
Define a "trusted adult."
An adult that you TRUST.
500
Name three concerning things someone might say if they were depressed and suicidal?
Things would be better if I weren't here.
Nobody would care if I just disappeared.
I wish I was dead.
500
Name two things that the student assistance program offers:
Supportive Counseling
Connections to outside services
500
What is the difference between sadness and depression?
Sadness occurs for a specific reason and lasts only a brief period of time.
Depression feels like it has no specific cause, is more long term, and effects all aspects of life.
500
True or False:
Both the being the bully and being bullied are risk factors for serious underlying issues.
True
More often than not, the student being the bully has issues within their home life.
Students who are bullied have a much higher risk of becoming depressed or suffering from anxiety.