Stressors/Symptoms/
warning signs
warning signs
Two Symptoms of Depression
prolonged sadness, anger, irritability, changes in eating/ sleeping habits/ performance, withdrawal from friends/family/activities, self harm, suicidal thoughts,
Anyone who experiences depression is suicidal
False
Not everyone who experiences depression is suicidal, but those who are experiencing suicidal thoughts will likely experience depression
What is an anonymous hotline someone can contact
National Suicide Hotline
Call or Text 988
Does talking about suicidal thoughts increase the risk of suicide?
No, talking about feelings, stressors, symptoms, and strategies helps decrease serious incidences.
Two stressors teens face
Relationships, school/performance, family, injury/illness, death in family, many changes experienced, feelings of discrimination or lack of acceptance.
Someone who is self harming is making a suicide attempt
False
not everyone who has self harming behaviors are engaging in behaviors to take their life. Some self harm behaviors are done as form of stress relief or unhealthy coping
Name a trusted adult you can speak to in the school setting
Teacher, Counselor, Social Worker, Principle
If someone appears upset and not like themselves, what can you do to help?
Acknowledge their feelings by being a good listener. Showing you care with statements of concern being nonjudgmental, and telling a trusted adult.
One thing that would put someone at higher risk of suicide
Prior suicide attempts
Suicide in the family
Current or prior mental health issues
History of substance use, misuse and/ abuse
Stopping mental health medication without consulting a doctor can cause increased suicidal thoughts
True.
It is important to discuss with your doctor if you wish you change (increase or decrease) or stop any mental health medication all together because it can increase suicidal thoughts without stopping it appropriately
What is an anonymous text line someone can contact
Crisis Text Line - 741741
Trevor Project - 678-678
Is it okay to ask someone if they are suicidal or having suicidal thoughts?
Yes if you are worried about someone it is okay to ask, just make sure you ask them privately and not in front of a large group of people
Verbal warning signs of suicide
If someone is discharged from inpatient treatment, it means they are healed and no more treatment or changes are needed
False.
After an inpatient stay, the after care plan is a very important step in make life style and thinking patter changes to improve mental health and prevent suicidal thoughts again.
resource that was created for the LGBTQIA community
The Trevor Project
Name healthy lifestyle choices to improve/maintain mental health
Exercise, eating healthy, consistent sleep, keeping a journal, thinking of things you are grateful for, communicating feelings, exploring hobbies/activities, listening to music
Changes in behavior that could indicate suicidal concerns
- increase drug or alcohol use
- sleeping too much or too little
- withdraw from family and/or friends
- self isolation
- expressing hopelessness
- self harm
- talking about suicide or writing suicide letter
Everything is kept confidential in therapy sessions with teenagers, even if someone says they are suicidal
False
Most all topics discussed between a teenager and therapist are confidential. If a therapist has reasonable grounds to believe the minor is contemplating suicide or is at risk of harming themselves or others, they must inform the guardian.
Name two protective factors against suicide
- Strong family/social support
- Effective coping strategies
- Reasons for living (for example, family, friends, pets, etc.)
- Religion and/or spirituality
- Sense of purpose
Two ways you can make your home environment a safer place
remove weapons, remove household sharps, have adult maintain medications, development household safety plan, share warning signs with family members, remove drugs and/or alcohol