HALM 5.7 Suicide

After reading the story about Mike. List five danger or warning signs Mike displayed.

1. cutting classes 2. isolating from friends 3. talking negatively about self 4. wearing same clothes 5. dangerous driving

If you had a friend as Mike who confided in you that he was contemplating suicide, what steps could you take to prevent such a thing from happening?

Get them help. - tell a trusted adult - call the suicide help line - keep telling until someone truly listens and takes action - stay with the friend because they most likely do not actually want to die - continue to support them

Which one of the following is a way to prevent a suicide?

Help the person explore resources and suggest person(s) or agency to help, offering to contact them.

Which of the following is NOT a suicide risk factor?

accepting your imperfections and mistakes in life

Which of the following is a way to prevent a suicide?

ask the person if they are thinking about suicide

(T/F): According to the CDC, suicide is the number one cause of death for persons ages 15-24.

false

(T/F): Most young people who commit suicide have made a clear decision that death is their best option.

false

(T/F): People who talk about suicide don't do it; suicide happens without warning.

false

Which of the following are NOT teen warning signs of suicide?

joining a new activity to learn a new skill or for self-improvement

Which of the following are NOT teen warnings signs of suicide?

keeping mementos of successes and achievements, ribbons, certificate, trophies

To help prevent suicide you can:

listen to them, use active listening skills so they feel understood

Which of the following is a suicide fact?

most suicide attempts are by temporarily confused persons in a temporary crisis.

Once a person feels suicidal, he/she will remain suicidal for the rest of his/her life .

myth

People who commit suicide do not warn others.

myth

Suicidal people clearly want to die.

myth

Feeling lonely, discouraged, or depressed once in a while is something most of us experience. However, feeling down and hopeless for long periods of time may mean the person needs to seek help.

reality

Suicide is a permanent reaction to a temporary problem. A person who has thoughts of suicide can be helped by someone who has the confidence to step in, take time and help.

reality

Warning signs of suicide can be verbal. Some examples may include: "I want to die," "I wish I were dead," "They will be sorry when I am gone," or "I can not take it anymore."

reality

Which one of the following is a suicide fact?

suicide occurs in all economic, racial and cultural sections of our society.

(T/F): 1-800-273-TALK is a suicide prevention hotline.

true

(T/F): Improvement in a person's demeanor who has considered suicide following a serious personal crisis or serious depression does not mean that the risk of suicide is over.

true

(T/F): Indirect statements like "I want to go to sleep and never wake up" or "They will be sorry when I am gone" or "I will not have to take this pain much longer" or "Soon the pain will end" are verbal cues that a person is considering suicide.

true

(T/F): Suicide is the third leading cause of death for teens aged 15-24.

true

(T/F): Teens who attempt suicide often feel loss or rejection. These teens may feel suicide is a way to get even with those who have rejected them.

true

(T/F): When a suicidal crisis is suspected, stay calm, stay with the suicidal person and ask another person to get help as quickly as possible.

true