Mental Health Organizations
What is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number?
988
How many names and numbers should de listed under the trusted contacts?
6
Warning signs of a mental health crisis
Inability to perform daily tasks, bathe, dress, etc. rapid mood swings.
Increased agitation, risky and out-of-control behavior.
Abusive behavior towards himself or another person.
Isolation from school, work, family, and friends.
Provide an example of a direct and indirect verbal cue that indicates an intent to harm themselves or end their life.
Direct: "I wish I was dead."
Indirect: "I just want out."
When should you contact the national suicide prevention number?
When you feel sad or that no one supports you and you need to talk to a professional.
If you have thoughts of wanting to hurt yourself.
Who should the minor contact if they are experiencing a mental health crisis (per the safety plan)?
Their case manager
Mental health counselor
Mental health professional
friends
family
People in crisis often display one or more of the following moods:
Depression
Humiliation
Shame
Anger
Anxiety
Uncontrollable violence
Agitation
Loss of interest
Extreme mood swings
Irritability
What are the protection factors mentioned in the safety plan?
Intrinsic/internal strengths: (Goals, positive coping mechanisms, sense of purpose, core values and beliefs, etc.).
Home environment: (Trusted people, safe space, etc.)
Community: (Church, School, Youth Club, etc.)
Should you contact 988 when someone is in danger and needs immediate help?
No, contact 911.
Who signs the safety contract?
Sponsor
Minor
Case manager
What are some common signs of depression?
Feelings of hopelessness, sadness, guilt, or restlessness
Changes in mood or mood
Lack of interest in doing day-to-day things like going for walks or doing favorite hobbies.
Lack of energy and desire to do things
Isolation from other people or wanting to be alone most of the time.
Difficulty concentrating, making decisions, and remembering things
Changes in appetite or sleep
Low self-esteem
Headaches, stomachaches, or other physical pain without cause or explanation.
Define risk factor
Something that increases the chances of something else occurring.
What is the ORR number?
1-800-203-7001
What items should the sponsors be monitoring access to?
Objects that can hurt you, such as knives and other sharp things, medicines, ropes, etc.
What are some signs of anxiety?
Nervousness, restlessness, or tension
Difficulty concentrating
A feeling of imminent danger, panic, or fatalism
Trouble sleeping or eating
Increased heart rate
Gastrointestinal disorders
Accelerated breathing
Sweat and/or tremors
Problems controlling worries
Urgency to avoid events that cause anxiety
Weakness and exhaustion
Define trigger
External events or circumstances that can produce very uncomfortable emotional symptoms, such as anxiety, panic, discouragement, despair, or negative self-talk.
What is the National Hotline for Youth in Crisis?
1-800-448-3000
What do sponsors agree to in the safety plan?
- Creating a safety plan
- Monitoring behavior, emotions, and activities
- Monitoring access to objects that can hurt you, such as knives and other sharp things, medicines, ropes, etc.
What are some signs of suicidal thoughts and self-harm?
Wounds on the body
Talk about suicide
Isolation from social contacts and search for solitude.
Sudden mood swings
Preoccupation with death
Feelings of hopelessness
Progressive use of alcohol or drugs
Dangerous or self-destructive behaviors
Give away personal items or organize personal affairs as if you were going to be away.
Saying goodbye to close people, as if knowing that they will not be seen again.
Define a mental health crisis
Any situation in which a person's behavior puts them at risk of harming themselves or others and/or prevents them from being able to care for themselves or act properly.