Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Which racial/ethnic youth group has had a significant increase in suicide attempts and death rates since 2007:
Black
Death by suicide can be attributed to one single cause.
false
If you become aware that a student is expressing suicidal ideations through social media or entering websites that may increase their risk, you should do all of the following except:
force the student to remove/delete social media
In the United States 1 in 5 youth ages 13-18 will
have a serious mental illness
Data shows that children as young as 10 die by suicide.
true
Sometimes, our students come to school having to contend with numerous other factors or situations that not only compromise their life functioning, but may result in elevated suicide risk. These factors include discrimination, traumatic life circumstances, stigma, familial and community rejection, and mental illness.
true
Students who may be LGBTQ+ show elevated risk for suicide and victimization compared to non-LBGTQ+ youth?
true
Which is not a risk factor for self-injury?
a healthy connection with an adult
Which one is not a warning sign for suicide?
active in sports and activities
If you are selected as the trusted Adult Gatekeeper by a student, you can provide the following support:
all
Which of the following are considered Vulnerable Populations:
all
Which of the following statement(s) are true about Adverse Childhood and Community Experiences (ACEs)?
all
What are requirements of California Education Code 215?
all are correct
What can I do on a daily basis to support students?
all are correct
Which terminology should be avoided when talking about suicide?
all except
Data from national surveys indicates a decrease in prevalence rates of stress and depression since the pandemic began:
false
If a student discloses suicidal ideation or behaviors, you should do all the following except:
not worry
What is a common misconception about suicide?
people who talk about wont do it