General Facts
Depression
Mental Illness
Awareness
Famous Cases
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_____ Washington state youth complete suicide each week.
What is two.
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Intense sadness- including feeling helpless, hopeless, and worthless- that lasts weeks, months, years.
What is depression?
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_____ is the leading form of mental illness.
What is Depression.
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Many people who attempt suicide never seek _____.
What is Professional care (Help)
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Recent suicide Gender: Male Known for: Acting Characteristics: Funny, charming, made people smile Starred in: Good Morning Vietnam, Ms. Doubtfire, RV
What is Robin Williams.
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This 'group' is 30% more likely to commit/attempt suicide than other groups. (Hint: Marriage Equality)
What is the LGBTQ+ community.
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1 in ___ adolescents have depression.
What is eight.
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What two other mental illnesses cause suicide the most, other than depression? (hint: think moods) (hint: think fantasy vs reality)
What is Bipolar disorder & Schizophrenia.
200
Who can you go to for help?
What is Counselors, teachers, doctors/nurses, therapist, priests/pastors, family member, any adult you can trust, suicide hotline.
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Suicide in 1961 Gender: Male Known for: Critically acclaimed author Wrote: A Farewell to Arms, The Sun Also Rises, For Whom the Bell Tolls
What is Ernest Hemingway.
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1 in every ___ high school students reported having attempted suicide
What is Ten.
300
Depression can be hereditary. True or False?
What is True. It can run in families, and most adolescents who have depression have a family member with depression, also.
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1 in ___ adults in the US have some form of a mental illness. (at least during part of their life)
What is 4.
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What is world suicide prevention day? What month? Ribbon color? What else do people do?
What is September 10 What is September. What is purple and turquoise What is light a candle by their window
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Suicide in 1994 Gender: Male Known for: singer, guitarists, and songwriter in a famous band Band performed these songs: "Smells Like Teen Spirit", "All Apologies", "About a Girl" Band: Nirvana
What is Kurt Cobain.
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Which gender is more likely to die by suicide? And why?
What is Males. Usually use more lethal methods, and not as inclined to discuss and share feelings of depression, or hopelessness.
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Symptoms of depression:
What is sadness, anxiety, loss of enjoyment in activities they used to enjoy, constantly tired, irresponsible behavior, difficulty concentrating, spaced out, withdrawal from friends and family, use of alcohol and/or drugs, sudden drop in grades, and self-mutilation.
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50% of mentally ill go _____ (hint: The other 50% get help)
What is untreated.
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_____% of schools in our nation have a suicide prevention program/club/presentation, etc.
What is 20
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Suicide in 1890 Gender: Male Known for: acclaimed art Art pieces include: Starry Night, SunFlowers Maybe you know him from... cutting his ear off
What is Vincent Van Gogh.
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Which gender is more likely to attempt suicide? Why?
What is Female. Usually choose less lethal methods, and more likely to open up to those around them.
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As many as ___% of those who suffer from some form of depression take their lives each year.
What is 15.
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____% of people who commit suicide have a diagnosable mental disorder
What is 90.
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What is the National Suicide Hotline number?
What is 1-800-273-8255.
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Suicide in 1941 Gender: Female Known for: acclaimed author Wrote: Mrs. Dalloway, To the Lighthouse, Orlando
What is Virginia Wolf.
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