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MYTH OR TRUTH
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WARNING SIGNS OF SUICIDE
HOW TO HELP A FRIEND
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Teenagers. don't get depressed, they can just be moody at times.
What is a MYTH?
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If a friend has lost a loved one, they are __________ to be at risk for depression and/or suicide. a. More Likely b. Less likely
What is More Likely?
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How would you define "warning signs of suicide"? a. When you notice someone has been acting weird the the last couple of days b. When you notice visible changes, behaviors, or comments that directly or indirectly show someone is thinking about suicide c. When you notice someone crying after they got an 'F" on their history paper d. When you notice some talking to the school counselor during lunch
What is When you notice visible changes, behaviors, or comments that directly or indirectly show someone is thinking about suicide?
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Name 3 types of trusted, responsible adults you could go to with a friend that needs help.
Who is a Parent, teacher, coach, school counselor, school social worker, nurse, school psychologist, friend's parent, parent's friend, doctor, pastor, youth group leader, call the Crisis Line, etc.?
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Depression can affect people of any age, race, ethnicity, economic group.
What is the TRUTH?
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Teenagers who use alcohol and illegal drugs are ________ to be at risk for depression and/or suicide. a. More likely b. Less likely
What is More likely?
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How would you define "warning signs of suicide"? a. When you notice someone has been acting weird the the last couple of days b. When you notice visible changes, behaviors, or comments that directly or indirectly show someone is thinking about suicide c. When you notice someone crying after they got an 'F" on their history paper d. When you notice some talking to the school counselor during lunch
What is When you notice visible changes, behaviors, or comments that directly or indirectly show someone is thinking about suicide?
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A friend tells you that they're struggling with depression and you immediately A.C.T. What does this stand for?
What is Acknowledge that your friend has a problem Care for them by listening and geing supportive Tell a trusted, responsible adult
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Almost everyone who dies by suicide has given some type of warning sign or clue.
What is the TRUTH?
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If a friend tells you to keep their suicidal thoughts a secret, you should: a. Follow their wishes. You don't want them to be mad at you. b. Tell a trusted adult. Their safety is most important.
What is Tell a trusted adult. Their safety is most important.
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What is NOT an example of a suicidal threat? a. Someone saying, "I won't be around much longer" b. A friend saying they want to take a bunch of pills to forget about everything wrong in their life c. Someone giving away the possessions they care about the most d. A friend saying that they're ready to be done with high school because they're so excited for college to start
What is A friend saying that they're ready to be done with high school because they're so excited for college to start?
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A friend who recently lost her father tells you that she doesn't think life is worth living without her dad around anymore. When you suggest talking to a trusted adult, she gets angry and refuses, making you promise not to tell anyone. What should you do?
What is Since your friend is making suicidal threats, you need to follow the ACT message and tell a trusted, responsible adult. Your friend might get angry with you at first but it is better to have your friend safe and getting the help they need.
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There is no way to treat depression.
What is a MYTH?
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You notice your friend has been skipping practice and doesn't care about their school work anymore. you should: a. Text the other students on the team. You need to vent because your friend is annoying you. b. Tell your friend that your're worried about them. You want to be supportive.
What is Tell your friend that your're worried about them? You want to be supportive.
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What should you do if you are worried about a friend but no one else seems to notice anything to be concerned about? a. Agree with everyone else - you're just imagining it b. Post your concerns on SnapChat and Twitter c. Talk to your friend and let then know you've been worried d. Ignore it and focus on different friends
What is Talk to your friend and let then know you've been worried?
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You're hanging out in your friend's room, when you notice a small handgun inside of his open dresser drawer. It seems weird, but you decide to brush it off. As the weeks go by, you notice he's getting into trouble at school and was caught stealing a video game from the mall. When you ask him what's been going on lately, he gets annoyed and says, "Why should you care what I do. It's not like it will even matter in a couple of days." You get frustrated and decide to leave him alone because he's not fun to be around anymore. This is the wrong way to respond. Following the A.C.T. message, what would be the correct way to respond?
What is You are concerned that your friend is thinking of killing himself. Talk to him, letting him know that you are concerned and that because he is a good friend, you want to talk to an adult for help. You take him with you to a trusted, responsible adult who can help.