Myths of Suicide
Myths of Non suicidal injurious behavior
Coping skills
100

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.

100

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

100

Grounding Coping Skills

breathing, walking barefoot, squeezing stress ball. 

200

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. 

200

True or False: Self-harm is an attention-seeking behavior.

False: Individuals who self-harm are typically ashamed and want to hide their behavior.

200

Distraction Coping Skills

Talk to a friend, read, watch tv, play video games

300

True or False: There are always warning signs.

True: There are almost always warning signs before a suicide attempt.

300

True or False: Cutting is the only form of self-harm.

False: What are other forms of self-harm?

300

Emotional Release Coping Skills

Yell, scream, run, cry

400

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.

400

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.

400

Self-Love Coping Skill

Eat your favorite snack, take long walks or shower, make your bed, fix your hair do your nails.

500

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.

500

True or False: Self-injury is treatable.

True: Psychological treatment is available for those who self-harm, and it can be effective. 

500

Thought Challenge Coping Skills

Journaling, Positive Self-talk, What would your friend say about ...