Mental Health: Teen Depression / Suicide Prevention / SI

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Which illness is characterized by feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, sadness, guilt, and/or worthlessness that last for 2 or more weeks? It is more than just the blues and the blahs.

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depression

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Todd tells Helen he wants to kill himself. Helen should:

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Acknowledge how he feels, tell him she cares, and then encourage him to get help, stay with him or call 911 if necessary, and tell an adult who is in a position to help.

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One sign that a person is thinking about taking their own life would be

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giving away several prized possessions.

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Your friend shows signs that she might be thinking of killing herself. You ask her (in a caring way) if she is thinking of trying to commit suicide. That was:

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A great idea because you let your friend know that you are willing to talk about things with her- even really serious things.

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Suicide is rare. However, it is one of the leading causes of death among teens.

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True

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The majority of suicides are planned weeks, even months in advance; in other words, teens rarely just kill themselves on the spur of the moment.

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True

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What state had the least deaths per 100,000 by drug overdose? North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, Wyoming

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Nebraska

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Very few people who die by suicide give warnings of their intentions.

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False

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Teens who are dealing with tough home lives, bullying, and/or sexuality issues are more at risk for suicide.

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True

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Depression is a very treatable mental illness- with about an 80% success rate if people get professional help. True or False?

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True