Warning signs
You notice several warning signs from your friend. What do you do?
Show them you care, ask about suicide, and tell a trusted adult.
What is the second step
Ask them if they are thinking about suicide
Your friend wants to talk to a teacher they trust, while you insist they talk to the school counselor. They say they aren't comfortable with the counselors, but you continuously tell them to talk to them.
Is this the correct thing to do
No. Never force a person to talk to somebody they don't want too. Letting them choose is the best option.
What does the A in facts stand for
Actions
Name an example of a situation
Breakups, parents divorce, bullying, somebody passing away, ect
Keeping secrets about warning signs you have noticed is the right thing to do. (T/F)
False. Never keep a secret about suicide.
What is the first step
SHOW them you care.
Your mother insists your brother call the hotline, however your brother is scared of calling, and would rather talk to the school counselor.
Should you help him
Yes. Don't discourage him from calling, but help him talk to the school counselor.
What does the C in FACTS stand for
Changes
Which ones of the following are a situation. (More than 1 answer)
1. Partying hard
2. Abuse
3. Talking to a therapist
4. Parents arguing
2 and 4
Which of the following are a warning sign.
1. Being abused at home
2. Self harming
3. not going to school
4. Change in feelings
All of them.
What are the steps in order.
Show them you care, Ask them about suicide, Tell a trusted adult.
What should you do if they don't want to talk to anybody?
Don't force anything, but don't give up until they are comfortable enough to talk to somebody.
What does F in FACTS stand for
Feelings
Does there have to be a situation going on to make somebody at risk of suicide?
No. There could be 'nothing' happening and somebody could still struggle with mental health.
List a few warning signs that could mean somebody is struggling. Max of 3
Quitting teams, Harsh emotions, Not showing up to school/work, Changes in behavior, ect
What is the 3rd step when somebody exhibits warning signs
Tell a trusted adult.
Who should you tell if a friend or anybody else shows warning signs of suicide?
A trusted adult
What does the T in FACTS stand for
Threats
What is the definition of a situation
Something negative going on either at home or at school that can cause a person to be suicidal or can be tied too their struggles.
What do you do if a friend is only exhibiting a few warning signs?
Show you care by talking to them and finding out if they are ok.
What do you do if someone makes a threat.
Tell a trusted adult immediately
List trusted adults other than a parent or counselor
Team coach, trusted teacher, friends parents, cousins, relatives, ect
What does the S in FACTS stand for
Situations
Why are situations considered a part of FACTS
Situations can be the cause of a person to struggle with depression