Mental Illnesses
Skin Picking, Hair Plucking, Hyperventalation, Zoning Out
What is Anxiety?
A common appointment someone might attend, weekly or monthly, in which you talk about experiences you may have had and ways to self-regulate in the future.
Name an action associated with possible suicide attempts.
What is giving away prized possessions, acquiring guns or pills, increased substance abuse?
What does QPR stand for?
What is Question, Persuade, Refer?
Reoccuring Sadness, Irritability, Lack of Energy, Fatigue
Name behaviors associated with possible suicide attempts.
How do you apply the Q in QPR?
What is Ask direct or indirect questions, Be caring and sensitive, or avoid words or tone that invalidate feelings?
Manic episodes, High Highs, followed by Low Lows
What is Bi-Polar?
A treatment often used for things such as PTSD or OCD; forces the person to face the thing that might trigger them
What is Exposure Therapy?
Name a situation outside of the home that might push someone to commit suicide.
What is getting expelled from school, getting fired from a job, rejection, or being vicitmized of a crime?
How do you apply the P in QPR?
What is being genuine and caring, the 3 P's (patient, persistent, present), or offering hope in any form?
Dieting, Dramatic Changes in Weight or Eating Habits, Anxiety around Meal Times
What are Eating Disorders?
A type of treatment that is learned in psycotherapy and applied outside, often used during panic/anxiety attacks
What are Grounding Exercises?
Name a situation inside of the home that could push someone to commit suicide.
What is divorce, close family member death, physical abuse, emotional abuse?
How do you apply the R in QPR?
What is connecting with an adult (no matter if the person refuses) or never leaving the person alone?
Intrusive Thoughts, Rigid Behaviors or Routines
What is OCD?
A type of treatment that requires participation from those around you, most often family members or friends
Myth or Fact?
Once someone decides to commit suicide, there isn't anything anyone can do about it.
What is Myth?
What are the 5 categories of things we look for in suicidal people.
What are Words, Actions, Behaviors, Situations, and Conditions?