True /False
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Non-profit Places
Dos/Donts
100
The elderly have the highest rate of suicide.
True
100
What is PTSD?
It was first brought to public attention in relation to war veterans, but it can result from a variety of traumatic incidents.
100

If you or somebody you know is contemplating sucicide, what number should you dial?

180-999-9999

100
What are the major warning signs of for suicide?
Talking or writing about death, seeking out things that can be used in the attempt, hope lessens, mood swings.
200
People who try to commit suicide are often trying to get away from a life situation that seems impossible to deal with.
True
200
What are the symptoms of children sufferin from PTSD?
What is Bedwetting, when they’d learned how to use the toilet before, Forgetting how or being unable to talk Acting out the scary event during playtime, Being unusually clingy with a parent or other adult.
200

what is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth.

 the trevor project

200
Questions to ask suidical patients, include:
Do you have a plan, do yo have what you need to carry out your plan, do you know when, do you intend to commit suicide?
300
All suicide attempts result in death.
False
300
What are symptoms of for adults?
Sleep disturbances, Anger, Difficulty concentrating,strong responses when shocked.
300
Why is it important not to judge a person considering suicide?
sometimes talking to someone who cares and who does not judge them can help reduce the risk.
400
Asking for help is a sign of weakness.
False
400
What treatment options are offered for PTSD?
psychological and medical treatments. Education about the illness, helping the individual talk about the trauma directly, exploration and modification of inaccurate ways of thinking about it, and teaching the person ways to manage symptoms.
400

What organization offers military soilders suffering from PTSD with companion dogs?

Soldier's Best Friend.

400
What should you DO when assisiting someone who is suicidal?
Be aware. Learn the warning signs, ask if they are thinking about suicide, communicate openly and freely about suicide, and do not lecture on the value of life.
500

Mental Health disorders that may lead to suicide attempts need ro be evaluated and treated.

true

500

What medications are offered to PTSD patients?

antidepressants, and heart rate decreasers.

500

What shouldn't you do when assisting someone who may be sucidial?

Dare them to follow through, ask why, offer empathy (not sympathy), don't be sworn to secrecy.