Myths of Suicide
True or False: Talking about Suicide will give a person the idea to die by suicide.
False: talking about suicide decreases the chances a person will die by suicide.
True or False: self-harm means that the person wants to kill themselves
False: Self-harm can be a way to help release emotions without having the desire to die
Grounding Coping Skills
breathing, walking barefoot, squeezing stress ball.
True or False: Suicide can't be prevented.
False: Suicide is preventable but unpredictable. Most people who contemplate suicide, often experience intense emotional pain, hopelessness and have a negative view of life or their futures.
True or False: Self-harm is an attention-seeking behavior.
False: Individuals who self-harm are typically ashamed and want to hide their behavior.
Distraction Coping Skills
Talk to a friend, read, watch tv, play video games
True or False: There are always warning signs.
True: There are almost always warning signs before a suicide attempt.
True or False: Cutting is the only form of self-harm.
False: What are other forms of self-harm?
Emotional Release Coping Skills
Yell, scream, run, cry
True or False: Talk therapy and medications don't work.
False: Treatment can and does work. Finding the best treatment can take some time, and the right treatment can greatly reduce the risk of suicide.
True or false: Self-harm is extremely rare.
False: Self-harm statistics show that the condition is not uncommon. According to the data, the prevalence of self-harm is 17.2% during adolescence, 13.4% during early adulthood and 5.5% among adults.
Self-Love Coping Skill
Eat your favorite snack, take long walks or shower, make your bed, fix your hair do your nails.
True or False: All young people with thoughts of suicide are depressed.
False: While depression is a contributory factor in most suicides, it need not be present for a person to attempt or die by suicide.
True or False: Self-injury is treatable.
True: Psychological treatment is available for those who self-harm, and it can be effective.
Thought Challenge Coping Skills
Journaling, Positive Self-talk, What would your friend say about ...