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What does it mean to be "one of the nine?"
To help the 1 out of 10 college students who contemplate suicide
True or False: students raised in cultures with high academic expectations may experience excessive stress, anxiety, and depression.
True
Mental health issues can happen to anyone at any age.
Fact
Name at least 2 places you can go for help.
Campus counseling center, student health center, police, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, therapist, RA, ER
How can you reduce the stigma associated with mental illness?
Talk about mental illness openly and honestly
Name 2 signs someone may need help.
Isolating, trouble in schools, mood/behavior changes, seems anxious/depressed, risk-taking, recklessness, self harm, "talking suicide," eating issues, sleeping issues, experienced trauma, giving away possessions
Suicidal thoughts, plans, and actions are a character flaw or weakness.
Myth
True or False: The Trevor Lifeline (1-866-488-7386) is a resource especially for Veterans.
False: The Trevor Lifeline (1-866-488-7386) is a resource especially for LGBTQ students. Veterans can press "1" after calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK [8255], press 1)
Name at least 1 way you can help a friend who is in need.
Ask direct questions, stay by their side, call a professional, don't keep secrets
Name 3 warning signs of suicide
Isolating, trouble in schools, mood/behavior changes, seems anxious/depressed, risk-taking, recklessness, self harm, "talking suicide," eating issues, sleeping issues, experienced trauma, giving away possessions
Mental health issues are not always treatable.
Myth: different treatments work for different people; but everyone can be helped
What is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number?
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Approximately what percent of college students contemplate suicide?
1 in 10 students (10%)
True or False: it's okay to leave a friend showing warning signs alone while you go for help
False: Never leave someone alone who is showing suicidal warning signs. Call for help instead.
Students struggling with gender identity or sexual orientation issues have higher incidents of suicide attempts.
Name at least 1 national resource for suicide prevention.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, AFSP, SAMHSA, NAMI, Trevor Project, JED Foundation, ReachOut.com, Active Minds, MentalHealth.gov, etc.
True or False: Only someone who's had mental illness can truly help someone in need.
False: anyone can help someone in need! Be supportive and LISTEN! You can show empathy and help them get professional help.
True or False: 9 out of 10 college students can help the 1 in 10 who are contemplating suicide.
True: suicide impacts the entire community, so preventing suicide is everyone's responsibility!
If you suspect someone is contemplating suicide, it's your job to help them feel better
Myth: it is your job to connect them to professional help
True or False: when in doubt about a friend, call 911.
True: even if you are unsure if the situation qualifies as an emergency, 911 operators are trained to help you figure out the best course of action.