Mental Health

All suicide attempts should be

• reported to the principal.

• talked about among friends.

• taken seriously.

If you know someone is thinking about suicide, you should:

• invite them to the beach

• be a non-judgmental listener

• offer them a drink

• loan them your car

Warning signs of suicide include:

• statements about suicidal thoughts

• extreme mood changes

• risk taking

• all of the above

Your friend begs you not to tell ANYONE about his suicidal thoughts. You should

• Keep it to yourself so you don’t make him/her any more upset than he already is.

• Tell an adult at your school or in his/her family so that they can get the person help.

• Share it on social media

• Tell people in text thread

Talking with your friend about suicide or asking, "Are you thinking about killing yourself," will :

• Put the idea in their head

• Cause him/her to follow through with suicide

• Show your friend that you care about him/her

• None of the above

If your friend is suicidal, which statements should not say to him/her:

• :You'll feel better tomorrow

• I'm concerned about you

• I know where we can get help

• I am going to stay with you

Warning sign/s of suicide include:

• Talking about death

• Sudden Calmness/Happiness after long sadness

• Loneliness

• All of the above are signs

Warning signs of suicide include: (check all that apply)

• Direct statements, like "I wish I were dead".

• Unusual risk taking/use of drugs &/or alcohol

• Themes of death in painting, writing, drawing

• Giving away personal belongings.

Warning signs of someone considering suicide include.

• Decline in school performance.

• Aggressive or destructive behavior.

• Giving away possessions.

• All the above

People who attempt suicide want to die.

• Myth
• Fact