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?
TRUE OR FALSE?
THE LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH BETWEEN AGES 15 TO 24 IS SUICIDE?
FALSE!
IT IS THE 2ND LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH
GIVING AWAY BELONGINGS
TEENS-They give away favorite possessions or throw away important belongings.
How many Americans died by suicide in 2021?
A. 32,635
B. 65,493
C. 48,183
C. 48,183
WHAT IS SELF-HARM?
WHEN SOMEONE INTENTIONALLY CUTS OR HURTS THEM SELF.
WHAT ARE SOME SIGNS THAT SOMEONE MAY BE SUICIDAL?
CHANGE IN MOOD, WITHDRAWING FROM OTHERS, CHANGES IN APPEARANCE OR PERSONALITY, SHOWING DANGEROUS OR SELF HARMFUL BEHAVIOR
SUICIDE CAN BE PREVENTED
TRUE!
Suicide is preventable and everyone has a role to play to save lives and create healthy and strong individuals, families, and communities. Suicide prevention requires a comprehensive public health approach.
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.
In 2021 there was 1 death every ___ minutes.
(hint number is between 5 and 15 minutes)
11
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
PEOPLE WHO SURVIVE A SUICIDE ATTEMPT ARE UNLIKELY TO TRY AGAIN.
FALSE
WITHIN THE FIRST THREE MONTHS TO A YEAR FOLLOWING A SUICIDE ATTEMPT, PEOPLE ARE AT HIGHEST RISK OF A SECOND ATTEMPT.
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.
IN 2021 OVER 3.5 MILLION PEOPLE MADE A PLAN FOR SUICIDE
TRUE
CHANGES IN SLEEP
Teens AND Older Adults- They sleep more or can't sleep and are restless or have a disruption in sleep patterns.
THE WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY IS WHEN?
September 10th
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.”
TALKING ABOUT SUICIDE OR ASKING SOMEONE IF THEY FEEL SUICIDAL WILL ENCOURAGE SUICIDE ATTEMPTS
FALSE!
TALKING ABOUT SUICIDE PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMUNICATION
PERSON HAS A WEAPON OR OTHER LETHAL MEANS
Critical- People with weapons that are exhibiting suicidal behavior have the means and high risk.
The Signs of Suicide prevention program uses the acronym ACT to teach students action steps to take if they encounter a situation that requires help from a trusted adult. What does the acronym ACT stand for?
Acknowledge
Care
Tell