Statistics
Everyday approximately ___ Americans die by suicide
A. 78
B. 364
C. 123
C. 123
The number one cause for suicide is____.
A. Anxiety
B. Depression
C. Substance Abuse
D. Bipolar Disorder
B. Depression
An attempt at suicide occurs every minute.
A. True
B. False
Which scenario signals that someone may be suicidal.
A. Acting abnormally anxious or agitated
B. Saying that they wanna die
C. Cuts on wrists
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
You're at lunch and your friend randomly says "The world would be a better place if I were gone" do you...
A. Laugh it off
B. Ask her if she is okay
C. Tell her mom
D. Forget about it
C. Tell her mom. Lots of times suicidal people will not be honest when asked if they are okay. It's better to go to a more authorial figure for help.
There is one suicide for every ___ attempts.
A. 46
B. 25
C. 12
B. 25
Everyone who commits suicide has a mental illness.
A. True
B. False
False, only 80% of people who commit suicide have mental illness
The highest suicide rates in the US are in teenagers ages 13-16.
A. True
B. False
B. False, middle aged white men
What should you ask your friend if you have a feeling they are suicidal?
A. Have you been having thoughts about killing yourself?
B. Have you wanted to harm yourself in the past few weeks?
C. Have you had thoughts about death recently?
D. Any of the above are acceptable
D. Any of the above are acceptable
A. True
B. False
B. False, the hotline provides free confidential support 24/7
Suicide takes the lives of _____ Americans every year.
A. 48,300
B. 30,960
C. 24,520
A. 48,300
Suicide cannot be inherited.
A. True
B. False
A. True, suicide cannot be inherited by the genetic disorders and mental illnesses that cause it can.
Suicide in the 7th leading cause of death in the US.
A. True
B. False
B. False, it's the 11th
New aggressive behavior and dramatic mood swings are nothing to be concerned about in a teenage boy.
A. True
B. False
B. False, although it may be puberty, you still need to be very cautious and concerned at this behavior.
The first step in suicidal treatment is getting counseling.
A. True
B. False
B. False, the first step to treatment is admitting you have a problem.
____ of Americans with major depression ever receive treatment.
A. 1/4
B. 1/2
C. All
B. 1/2
People attempt suicide to prove something or get attention.
A. True
B. False
B. False, a suicide attempt should never be ignored. Always check up on your friends and family.
The number one method for suicide is by drugs.
A. True
B. False
B. False, firearms
Which sign indicates that someone is thinking about suicide.
A. Spreading rumors at school
B. Searching up lethal weapons online
C. Going on a diet
D. Making a new friend
B. Searching up lethal weapons online
Who would be the best person to tell if you think your friend is going to commit suicide?
A. Your judgmental friend
B. Your history teacher you barely know
C. Your trusting dad
D. Your neighbor's obese cat
C. Your trusting dad, always talk to a trusted adult figure.
An estimated ___ people per year are suicide survivors.
A. 150,900
B. 250,000
C. 30,500
B. 250,000
Which is not a cause of suicide?
A. Unwillingness to seek help
B. Child Maltreatment
C. Family history of suicide
D. Mental Illness
C. Family history of suicide
Nearly 800,000 people die by suicide in the world each year, which is roughly one death every 40 seconds.
A. True
B. False
A. True
Which is not a sign that someone may be close to committing suicide?
A. Acting very distant
B. Saying goodbye to friends and family
C. Giving away all important belongings
D. Short period of sadness
D. Short period of sadness
What are the last four digits of the suicide hotline number 1800-273-talk
A. 8255
B. 4355
C. 8266
A. 8255