Suicide Prevention Part 3

People who attempt suicide want to die.PT 3

• Myth

• Fact

Suicide is not a major cause of death for teens in U.S.

• Myth
• Fact

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for suicide?

• having a mental disorder
• using alcohol or other drugs
• being in a stressful situation
• having close friends

Which sentence about cluster suicides is true?

• they account for most teen suicides
• they sometimes involve pacts among peers
• they are a series of suicides that occur over long periods of time
• they rarely involve people in the same school or community

Whenever another person talks about suicide, you should:

• agree to keep it confidential
• ask the person if she or he is serious
• take responsibility for the situation
• seek adult assistance right away

A warning sign of suicide is a(n):

• unusual fear of death
• desire to give away belongings
• lack of physical symptoms
• desire for praise and rewards

How can you show support for a person who may be considering suicide?

• remind the person that most problems have solutions
• try to convince the person that things aren't bad
• tells the person that everyone feels sad sometimes
• avoid asking questions about the situation

Which of the following would be a common warning sign of suicide?

• increased use of junk food and fast food
• increasing participation in school activities
• drastic mood swings, reckless and self-destructive behavior
• decreased use of Facebook and MySpace

If someone suspected that a friend or family member was depressed and potentially suicidal; what would be the best actions to take?

• ask them straight out, "Are you thinking about attempting suicide?"
• don't say anything to them; it will put ideas into their head
• leave them alone, and hopefully things will work out
• have them committed to a mental hospital for treatment

Which factor may put a person at risk for suicide?

• Feeling like they have no friends
• Feeling hopeful for the future.
• Having people who help at school.
• Never knowing anyone who has attempted suicide.