substance abuse
what type of substances does this category include?
alcohol and drugs
do girls or boys suffer more from abuse?
girls
how many hours of sleep are you supposed to get each night?
8-10
most suicides are ____, not ____.
planned; impulsive
what are the 2 categories of drug users?
experimental and compulsive
who are key agents in detecting and reporting abuse?
teachers
the average student spends ___ hours a week participating in extracurricular activities.
10
___ violence accounts for 43% of suicides.
gun
name 4 of the 8 listed signs of substance abuse
name 3 of the 6 listed signs of child abuse
-marks, bruises, or abrasions that cannot be reasonably explained
-unusual changes in behavior
-doesn’t want to go home
-depressed, isolated from peers
-suicide attempts
-the parents behavior
how many hours of homework does an AP student do each week (5 days)?
16 hours
name 3 of the 6 listed signs of adolescents contemplating suicide
adolescents use substances as a way of coping with ... (name 1 of the 3 talked about)
-emotional stress
-mental health struggles
-trauma
which type of abuse is most prominent in children?
neglect
what is one way teachers can help students with their time management?
-model proper time management
-set clear student goals
-encourage the usage of planners
studies show that what percentage of students indicated they had seriously contemplated suicide?
17.2%
name one thing teachers can provide to students who are undergoing substance abuse
-the right tools
-emotional support
-guidance
as a teacher, what should you do if you suspect a child is being abused at home?
what percentage of students are getting atleast 8 hours of sleep per night?
fewer than 19%
suicide is the leading cause of death among ...
adolescent girls