Suicide Prevention

Suicide is now the ___________leading cause of death for ages 15-24.  Check out the graph

• 2nd
• 1st
• 5th
• 3rd

Untreated depression is the number 1 cause of suicide

• True
• False

"Life sucks. would be an example of which type of clue that someone is thinking of suicide?

• Situational
• Behavioral
• Verbal/Terminal statement
• Do and Don't

An example of a behavioral clue would be_______________

• A person that suddenly stops doing the things they love to do.

• a divorce in the family
• "No one would miss me if I'm gone."
• My team lost the championship

Most people who are thinking about suicide really want to die.

• True
• False

When you suspect someone is contemplating suicide the first step to help is________________

• Ask the question:"Are you thinking of killing yourself?"
• Ignore the subject as long as possible.
• Avoid them
• Show you Care by giving a hug, smile, saying comforting things

Talking with your friend about suicide increases the risk that they will attempt it.

• True
• False

There are many websites, helplines, and other resources to help students contemplating suicide as well resources for those wanting to help these students.

• True
• False

Which illness is characterized by feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, sadness, guilt, and/or worthlessness that last for 2 or more weeks? It is feeling down or sad for a long period of time.

• bipolar disorder
• schizophrenia
• depression
• This is not an illness, this is normal

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

• encourage him to get more exercise.
• assume he is joking unless he says it several more times.
• 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.
• tell him she will stop being friends with him if he talks like that again.