True or False
Giving away prized possessions a sign.
True. This shows that a person may be preparing for an attempt.
The Suicide and Crisis Helpline.
What is 988?
A direct, simple question without judgment if you are worried someone is thinking about ending their life.
What is "Are you thinking about suicide?"
A sudden shift in mood, such as dropping out of sports, quitting clubs, or ignoring text messages, is a behavioral sign known as this.
What is social withdrawal?
Having at least one of these, whether a parent, teacher, coach, or friend, is one of the single strongest protective factors for a young person's mental health.
What is a trusted adult/friend?
Happiness after a long battle with depression is a sign.
True. This may be an indication that a person is preparing for an attempt and that their pain is "over".
A suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people.
What is the Trevor Project?
When supporting someone in distress, doing this rather than offering quick solutions or telling them "it's not that bad" is often the most helpful first step.
What is active listening?
Phrases like "I won't be a burden much longer" or "I wish I could just go to sleep and never wake up" are examples of these verbal cues.
What are indirect warning signs?
Activities like journaling, exercising, deep breathing, or practicing mindfulness fall under this category of personal strategies used to manage stress.
What are healthy coping mechanisms?
People with suicidal ideation cannot be stopped.
False. Most individuals experiencing suicidal ideation primarily want their intense emotional or physical pain to stop and will often accept help.
A peer-to-peer hotline where teens can speak directly with trained teenage volunteers who understand the unique pressures of school, social media, and adolescent life.
What is Teen Line?
Written with a professional or support person, this written tool outlines personal warning signs, coping mechanisms, and contacts to use during a crisis.
What is a Safety Plan?
Giving away prized personal possessions, settling old debts, or suddenly making out-of-character wills or final arrangements can indicate this.
What is preparing for the end of their life?
This term describes a person's ability to adapt to difficult situations, bounce back from hardship, and grow through challenges.
What is resilience?
Asking if someone has suicidal thoughts will "plant the idea" in their head.
False. It is never wrong to be concerned for someone.
A peer-supported crisis helpline that offers a safe space for youth to talk through a crisis with other teens, while being supervised by adult professionals.
What is YouthLine?
A sudden, unexplained shift from severe depression to this emotion can be a sign of increased risk, as it may mean a person has made the decision.
What is relief?
Belonging to a supportive community group, school club, or cultural team helps foster this psychological feeling, which directly counters isolation.
What is a sense of belonging?
A sudden change in a person's routine, like extreme isolation or sleeping too much or too little, can be a warning sign.
True. Drastic shifts in behavior are highly correlated with increased risk.
A global, 24/7 text-only crisis service to help navigate difficult moments like panic attacks, self-harm, or suicidal ideation.
What is the Crisis Text Line?
This step involves removing or securing potentially harmful items (like medications or sharp objects) during a crisis to keep a person safe.
What is "lethal means safety?"
Extreme changes in these two basic daily physical needs, getting far too little or far too much of them, are key physiological indicators of severe distress.
What are sleep and eating?
Rather than waiting for a severe mental health crisis to occur, engaging in routine mental wellness habits is known as this type of healthcare practice.
What is mental health maintenance?