Causes and Effects of Suicide
What is one of the cause of suicidal thoughts?
Drastic changes in ones life they may have a negative impact, EXAMPLE: school, family, and friends.
Suicide is a cry for attention.
Myth
Asking someone if they are considering suicide is triggering.
Myth
Is it possible to predict suicide?
yes, there are usually many signs.
What are the two leading causes of suicidal thoughts?
Depression and bullying
Are boys or girls more likely to try and commit suicide?
Girls are most likely to commit suicide
Young boys are more likely to die by suicide.
True. Four times as many young men kill themselves as young women. This is true despite the fact three to four times as many young women attempt suicide.
Who can you go to at school?
Teachers, guidance councillors, and other staff.
why won't people suffering from mental illness talk about it more?
People suffering from a mental illness fear others will think they’re crazy or weak, or somehow a lesser person.
The top factors associated with adolescent suicide are depression and feelings of helplessness and hopelessness.
True.
What is something you can express your feelings in privately?
Diary or journal
People between the age of _____ and ____ are most likely to commit suicide.
12 and 26
People who are thinking about suicide tend to hide it very well.
Myth! People thinking about suicide usually send strong warning signs.