Warning Signs
What is one thing someone will talk about when they are thinking about suicide?
Wanting to die
Great guilt or shame
Being a burden to others
Who can you talk to as a resource?
A therapist or someone reliable
What can come from family support?
Strong family relationships
What are social norms?
Perspectives on mental health from society
What number can you call or text?
988
In what way will someones behavior change when they are thinking about suicide?
Making a plan or researching ways to die
Withdrawing, saying goodbye, giving away valuables
Taking extremely dangerous risks
Displaying extreme mood swings
Eating or sleeping more or less
Using alcohol or drugs more often
What should you prioritize?
Your safety
Peers can provide what kind of support?
Emotional
What is policy and legislation?
Government policies that improve mental health access
What is the suicide hotline number?
1-800-SUICIDE
How will someone feel when they are thinking about suicide?
Empty, hopeless, trapped, or having no reason to live
Extremely sad, anxious, aggravated, or full of rage
Unbearable emotional or physical pain
What is something good for your mental health?
Exercise
Who at school can help support you?
Teachers and counselors
What is stigma reduction?
Society's attitudes towards mental health