Stressors-Symptoms
Name two symptoms of depression.
sadness
mood/behavioral changes
changes in eating/ sleeping habits
self-harming, thinking about suicide
Your friend Jamie has been acting strange for awhile and you are hangout in her room. She is back to normal now. She is going through somethings in her room when she ask if you want her favorite ring? She states that she really wants you to have it so you will always remember her when you look at it or wear it. Is this a warning sign?
Yes,
What is an anonymous hotline's that someone can use?
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
988
The Trevor Project
678-678
Can we always tell if someone is having suicidal thoughts just by looking at them?
No, you cannot look at someone and tell if they are having suicidal thoughts
Does talking of suicidal thoughts and suicide prevention increase feelings of suicide?
No, talking about feelings, stressors, symptoms, and strategies helps decrease serious incidences.
Name two stressors facing teens.
Relationships,
school, family,
death in family,
feeling of discrimination or lack of acceptance.
In the video "Are You Okay?" when the social media is telling him nothing but negative things about himself what is the one thing that got him to get out of the purple goo?
When Rachelle sends him a text telling him she understands and asks if he is, ok?
Name the confidential counseling resources or trusted adults at your school.
School Counselors
School Social Worker
Trusted Staff member
How does your mental health affect your physical health and vice versa?
How you feel can affect your physical health for example if you are depressed you could eat more food and gain weight.
How your physical health can affect your mental health is if you gain weight or lose a lot of weight people could make comments that are not so nice and cause your depression or sadness.
What are the four things you should do if you think someone is talking about or threating suicide?
Show you care....talk with them without judgement
Don't keep it a secret
Ask about Suicide.....Directly "Are you thinking about suicide"?
Get Help....Ask who they would feel comfortable talking to? Then offer to go with them.
What are some suicide risk factors?
Prior suicide attempts
Suicide in family
Current or prior mental health issues
History of substance use, misuse and/ abuse
John has noticed that his friend (James) has been sad and just not acting right. John asked James if he can talk and then John let him know he was worried about him. John asked what is going on? James states he is just worried and not really his self at the moment. John asked if James was feeling suicidal and he states no. John still doesn't feel good about it so you ask again and James says again no, i'm good just trying to process things going on in my life right now. But thanks for checking on me. John let him know that he will be here if James needs to talk.
In this scenario do you think John should have pushed James to talk with a trusted adult?
No,
What are the anonymous text line's that are available?
Crisis Textline
741741
Trevor Project
678-678
What can you do if I feel a friend, peer, or family member could be suicidal?
Acknowledge their feelings, express care and concern, and tell a professional adult.
If someone appears upset and not like themselves, what can you do to help?
Acknowledge their feelings by being a good listener. Showing you care with statements of concern being nonjudgmental, and telling a trusted adult.
What is the difference between depression and general feelings of being sad or down.
Depression may need to be treated with a doctors help and will be EVERYDAY for weeks or even months!
General sadness may last a few days
A classmate of yours is coming to school late, smells like he hasn't been showering and he is wearing the same clothing worn earlier in the week. Could this be a warning sign?
Yes,
What is the number you should call if there is a crisis outside of school?
911 for physical emergency (if someone has attempted or has been found)
988 if you are in need or someone you know is in need of talking.
Is it okay to ask someone if they are suicidal?
Yes if you are worried about someone it is okay to ask, just make sure you ask them privately and not in front of a large group of people?
What are ways to use social media positively.
To encourage others, keep connected to friends and family, share hobbies/interests, find resources
Name 3 signs of suicide
Talking about it, make indirect or direct threats
grades drop,quite sports or other things they like,
witdrawal from family and friends, behavior changes, don't care about things they use to
give away prized possessions
Your best friend recently stopped hangout, they have been busy and just staying in their room at home trying to finish a paper for english class. They made a passing comment that if they get a bad grade that they don't know what they will do. They have also been ignoring or late in replying to your text and snaps. Is this a warning sign?
No,
What is a resource that was created for the LGBTQIA community?
The Trevor Project.
Where does teen suicide fall from leading cause of death to fifth leading cause of death?
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for teenagers.
What are healthy coping strategies?
Excercise, eating healthy, consistent sleep, keeping a journal, thinking of things you are grateful for, communicating feelings, exploring hobbies/activities, listening to music.