Suicide Facts
This is the 3rd leading cause of deaths amongst middle schoolers in 2021?
What is Suicide
Suicidal people really want to die, so there's no way to stop them.
What is MYTH - They are depressed and need help. With help, they can feel better and find other solutions.
This month we recognize Suicide Prevention.
What is September
Every day, approximately ____ Americans die by suicide.
A. 125
B. 12
C. 50
D. 6
What is A. 125
Your friend is giving away their favorite ring stating that they won't be needing it anymore, is this a warning sign?
Yes, giving away prized possessions is a warning sign
Suicide is more common amongst:
A. High Class
B. Middle Class
C. Lower Class/Poverty
D. All Socioeconomic Classes
What is D. All Socioeconomic Classes
The National Suicide Hotline - 988 - Is a 24/7 hotline available to anyone in a suicidal crisis or an emotional distress.
What is a FACT
The musician Logic released a song featuring the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number. What was the name of the song?
A. 1-800-273-8255
B. 1-900-dont-die
C. 1-867-5309
D. 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
What is A. 1-800-273-8255
The highest suicide rates in the US are among ____________.
A. Asian Males
B. Black Males
C. Hispanic Males
D. White Males
What is D. White Males (25.4)
What are 3 risk factors?
What is mental illness, alcoholism, or drug abuse, previous attempts, family history, history of trauma or abuse, terminal illness or chronic pain, social isolation or loneliness
_ of 5 students who attempted suicide showed warning signs.
A. 4
B. 1
C. 2
D. 5
What is A. 4
Women complete suicide more often than men.
What is MYTH - Men complete suicide 3.54x more often than women. Women do attempt suicide more often than men.
When are suicide rates the highest during the year?
A. November and December
B. January
C. April, May, and June
D. September
What is C. April, May, and June
The second highest suicide rates in the US are among ______________.
A. White Males
B. Native American Males
C. Jewish Males
D. Transgender Males
What is B. Native American Males
TRUE OR FALSE - Some prescribed antidepressants can cause increased depression and suicidal thought
What is TRUE
In the United States, someone takes their own life every __ minutes.
A. 60
B. 30
C. 12
D. 5
What is C. 12
In most cases, there are warning signs of someone who may attempt suicide.
What is FACT - In the majority of cases, there are verbal, behavioral, or situational cues that would suggest someone is thinking of suicide. There may be times when there are not many warning signs, but this is rare.
What age group of individuals in the United States are most likely to consider suicide?
A. 15-24 years
B. 45-64 years
C. 25-44 years
D. 65-84 years
What is B. 45-64 years
_____% of high school students attempted suicide in the past year.
A. 2%
B. 48%
C. 9%
D. 24%
What is C. 9%
Why a person with thoughts of suicide may all of a sudden become very calm
A. They changes their mind
B. They have made the decision and feel a sense of "relief"
C. They are actively working on decreasing their depression
D. They don't want other people to feel bad
What is B. they have made the decision and feel a sense of "relief"
This is one of the most common Mental Health Disorders affecting 5-6% of the population
What is Depression
Improvement following a suicidal crisis means that the suicide risk is over.
What is a MYTH - Most suicides occur within 3 months following the beginning of "improvement", when the teen has the energy to put their morbid thoughts and feelings into effect. Relatives and physicians should be especially vigilant during this period.
Several hundred years ago, people saw suicide as...
A. A symptom of mental illness
B. A crime worse than homicide
C. A minor crime that wasn't punishable
D. A pandemic
What is B. A crime worse than homicide
Globally ___________ people die from suicide every year. That is twice the number of deaths from homicide.
A. 1,000,000,000
B. 800,00
C. 10,000
D. 675,000
What is B. 800,000
TRUE OR FALSE - If your friend has a history of depression, and his father committed suicide, he is at a higher risk of suicide.
What is TRUE