SIGNS
WHAT ARE SOME SIGNS THAT A FRIEND IS THINKING ABOUT SUICIDE?
THEY TALK ABOUT HURTING THEMSELVES, DYING, OR THAT THE WORLD WOULD BE A BETTER PLACE WITHOUT THEM.
WHAT IS THE QUESTION/TERM YOU SHOULD ASK SOMEONE WHO YOU THINK MAY BE FEELING SUICIDAL
DO YOU HAVE SUICIDAL IDEATION/ARE YOU FEELING SUICIDAL?
THE LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN TEENS IS SUICIDE?
FALSE!
IT IS THE 2ND, AFTER CAR ACCIDENTS.
GIVING AWAY BELONGINGS
TEENS-They give away favorite possessions or throw away important belongings.
What is the amount of confirmed suicides in the Navy?
43
WHAT IS SELF-HARM?
WHEN SOMEONE INTENTIONALLY CUTS OR HURTS THEM SELF.
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS THAT SOMEONE MAY BE SUICIDAL?
CHANGE IN MOOD, FEELINGS, APPEARANCE. ATTITUDE
MEN ARE MORE LIKELY TO COMMIT SUICIDE
TRUE!
FAILURE TO TAKE CARE OF SELF
Older Adults- They neglect personal appearance, hygiene, don't change clothes for extended periods of time, don't eat or eat poorly.
WHAT DOES ACT STAND FOR?
Acknowledge
Care
TreatmeNT
WHAT DOES IT MEAN WHEN A FRIEND/SOMEONE HAS A DETAILED NOTE OF HARMING THEIR SELF?
THEY HAVE A PLAN.
A FRIEND TELLS YOU THEY WANT TO DIE, WHAT MIGHT THEY BE DOING
ASKING FOR HELP OR SOMEONE TO GET HELP FOR THEM
WOMEN HAVE HIGHER ATTEMPTS AT COMMITTING SUICIDE
TRUE!
PHYSICAL PAIN
Teens- They frequently complain about physical symptoms, often related to emotions, such as headaches, stomachaches, fatigue, etc.
_____ARE MORE LIKELY TO COMMIT SUICIDE AND _____HAVE A HIGHER ATTEMPT RATE
MEN
WOMEN
IS ONGOING BULLYING A SUICIDE RISK FACTOR OR WARNING SIGN?
SUICIDE RISK FACTOR
WHAT ARE 2 THINGS YOU SHOULD NOT DO IF SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS CONSIDERING SUICIDE?
Never promise to keep someone's suicidal feelings a secret. Don't take it as a joke, don't judge them, and don't and dismiss their feelings.
THE MAJORITY OF PEOPLE WHO ATTEMPT SUICIDE ARE INSANE OR PSYCHOTIC
FALSE!
Most people who complete suicide aren't psychotic, although many are depressed.
CHANGES IN SLEEP
Teens AND Older Adults- They sleep more or can't sleep and are restless or have a disruption in sleep patterns.
____PLAYS A LARGE ROLE IN SUICIDE
ALCOHOLISM
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SUICIDE RISK FACTOR AND WARNING SIGNS?
Risk factors are conditions that increase the chance that a person may try to end their life. Warning signs are changes in behavior or entirely new behaviors (signs that indicate something may be wrong)
WHAT ARE SOME WAYS TO START A CONVERSATION ABOUT SOMEONE YOU ARE WORRIED ABOUT?
"I have been feeling concerned about you lately.” "Recently, I have noticed some differences in you and wondered how you are doing.” "I wanted to check in with you because you haven’t seemed yourself lately.”
THE DANGER OF SUICIDE HAS PASSED ONCE THE PERSON BEGINS TO CHEER UP
FALSE!
PERSON HAS A WEAPON OR OTHER LETHAL MEANS
Critical- People with weapons that are exhibiting suicidal behavior have the means and high risk.
WHEN IS THE WORLD DAY FOR SUICIDE AWARENESS
SEPTEMBER 10