Signs of Suicide
What is an example of giving away possessions?
Cell phone, jewelry, clothes, etc.
What is a direct way to express the desire to die?
I wish I were dead.
The H in HOPE stands for HEADS UP. Explain what this means
Look for changes in a friend or when someone's not acting like themselves or their baseline. Be in tune to others' emotions, body language, etc.
How could you bring up a concern to a trusted adult?
"There's something really wrong.."
"I need to tell you something really important."
"I'm worried about someone and don't know what to do"
True or False: When someone shares they are planning to end their life, you should try to fix their problems
FALSE: validate their reality and acknowledge the feelings they are having even if you cannot relate
What is an example of reckless behavior?
drug or alcohol abuse, self-harming, getting into fights, etc.
Give an example of what "saying goodbye" could look like
calling or texting family/friends, giving a final thank you to people, submitting a final post on social media
The O in HOPE stands for OFFER SUPPORT. Give an example of this
"I noticed you seem down today. Want to talk about it?"
"Wanna join us at lunch?
"How are you holding up?"
True or False: Most people who are suicidal don't really want to die.
TRUE: They are so overwhelmed by emotions they don't know how to manage so they consider ending their lives
True or False: Mentioning suicide to someone will put the thought in their head to do it.
FALSE
What is an indirect way to express the desire to die?
I'm tired of life, I just can't go on, I want to go to bed and not wake up
What is an example of acquiring lethal means?
buying a firearm, stockpiling pills, researching lethal means online
The P in HOPE Stands for PROVIDE INFORMATION. Give an example of this
Not providing solutions or advice, but provide information on where they can get help (counselors, trusted adults, etc). Walk them to the counselors office, call 988 together, connect them with a trusted adult
If you are concerned about a friend outside of school hours, what can you do?
Call non-emergency police, talk to a parent,
TRUE OR FALSE: I am worried about a friend so I'm going to wait a few days to see if they get better before telling an adult
FALSE: tell an adult right away!!
Give an example of an extreme mood change
becoming anxious, angry, irritable, or uncharacteristically happy
Give an example of what "losing interest in things" looks likes
quitting a school team, no longer hanging out with friends, losing interest in hobbies, isolating from friends and family
The E in HOPE Stands for EMPOWER PEERS. What is an example of this?
Keep checking in on peers you are worried about to show they are not alone, remind them you are not judging them, being kind, building strong friendships
Name all 5 school counselors
Lepard, Coombs, Oshinsky, Pastoria, Cottrill
How would you ask someone if they are thinking about suicide?
Are you thinking about suicide?