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Myth or Fact?
Warning Signs
Category: Teens, Older Adults or Critical?
Triggers
Factors that Determine Statistics
100
Suicides are higher during holiday seasons
Myth- Most people think the winter holidays are a risky time, but suicides are lowest in December and peak in the spring.
100
Abuse of ______ and _________
Drugs and Alcohol- Take people seriously and talk to them if abuse of substance gets out of control and topics of death and killing come up when drunk or high.
100
Giving away belongings
Teens- They give away favorite possessions or throw away important belongings.
100
Ending of _______ (Significant others or Family)
Relationships
100
Ancestry determines your ______
Ethnicity
200
Males have the highest rate of suicidal behavior in North America
Myth- Males die by suicide approximately 4 times more often than females, yet females attempt suicide approximately 4 times more often than males. Therefore, females have the highest RATE of suicidal behavior
200
Preoccupation with _________
Death- The person might seem to take an interest in spirituality, or they might find the imagery of death interesting. If they feel drawn toward the concept of death, or curious, then this is something to be weary of.
200
Failure to take care of self
Older Adults- They neglect personal appearance, hygiene, don't change clothes for extended periods of time, don't eat or eat poorly.
200
death or loss of ________
Family, friends, or famous role model Anyone they look up to or are close to.
200
Who you associate with is determined by _______
Age
300
Talking about suicide may give someone the idea.
Myth- Talking about suicide does not create or increase risk. The best way to identify the intention of suicide is to ask directly. Open talk and genuine concern is a source of release, and one of the key elements in preventing the immediate risk of suicide.
300
Making _________
Making Preparations- Someone who is contemplating suicide seriously might go about making 'preparations' in the same way as a terminally ill patient.
300
Physical pain
Teens- They frequently complain about physical symptoms, often related to emotions, such as headaches, stomachaches, fatigue, etc.
300
Abuse of __________
Drugs and Alcohol
300
Family history or your own health concerning ___________
Mental Illness
400
Depression is always the cause of suicides.
Myth- Although depression is a huge part of suicide attempts and completions, alcoholism plays a larger role in 1 out of 3 completed suicides.
400
Deliberately staying busy can be seen as a risk for suicide. Yes or No?
Yes- People might throw themselves into their work, or generally be highly active. While this can seem healthy and positive even (especially if they previously were acting anti social), if it comes on very suddenly and if it seems 'desperate' and unnatural, then it can be a warning sign as well.
400
Changes in sleep
Older Adults- They sleep more or can't sleep and are restless or have a disruption in sleep patterns.
400
Most schools have policies against this
Bullying
400
It determines who you like or love.
Sexual orientation
500
Writing style is linked to suicide risk.
Fact- Creativity, depression, and suicide have long been linked to at risk groups. Several famous writers that committed suicide wrote in the first person, which has been suggested to be a sign of suicide risk.
500
Is excessive calmness a risk factor?
Yes, If a person has gone from appearing excessively sad and exhibiting mood swings, to suddenly acting calm and peaceful then this can be a very dangerous sign and it's important to look out for other signs that the calmness may not be all it seems.
500
Person has a weapon or other lethal means
Critical- People with weapons that are exhibiting suicidal behavior have the means and high risk.
500
Trouble at ______, ______ or with the _________.
School, work, police
500
Coming back from deployment or retiring.
Military service and career issues.