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