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Suicide Information
Health Education
Mr. Sheldon
H4A
Health Journal
Make a list of reasons someone would have to
commit suicide. What do these have in
common?
Make a list of reasons for someone NOT to
commit suicide who might be considering it?
What do these have in common?
Scope of the Problem
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Third leading cause of Death 15-24 year olds
1) Accidents
38%
2) Homicides
13%
3) Suicides
10%
12 per day
11th leading cause of death for all ages
combined
Suicide Vocabulary
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Ideation
Thinking about killing
oneself.
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Attempt
Having conscious intent
to die but not dying.
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Completion
Death from a Suicide
attempt.
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Idealization
Unrealistic glamorization
of suicide and death.
Threat
Verbalizing an ideation.
Sub-intentional Suicide
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Purposefully engaging in lethal behaviors or
situations
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Ex: drug & alcohol abuse, DUI & Reckless
Driving, Bridge walking, gang activity, “chicken”
games, “Suicide by cop”
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Some estimates have 50% of all suicides
disguised as accidents
Males at Risk
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73% of all suicides
80% of all Firearm
suicides
Age 10-14: Male to
female ratio 4:1
Age 15-19: 5:1
Age 20-24: 7:1
Attempts: 3:1 by
Females
Motivations for Suicide
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Escape from intolerable situation
Wanting to gain attention
Wanting to manipulate others
Wanting to punish survivors
Wishing to be punished
Wishing to avoid punishment
Reality of Suicide
 Suicide
is a PERMANENT
SOLUTION to a
TEMPORARY PROBLEM
Tools of Suicide
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Males
Firearms
Car Crashes
Hanging
Jumps
Alcohol/Drugs
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Females
Alcohol/Drugs
Automobile Exhaust
Jumps
Wrist Slashing
Firearms (increasing
quickly)
Warning Signs
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Prior Suicide Attempts
Major Risk Factor!!
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Significant Loss
Love, Status, Career
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Family History of Suicide
Warning Signs
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Prolonged Depression
Loss of interests & hobbies
Withdrawal
Excessive sleep or insomnia
Appetite drop
Drug or alcohol increase
RED FLAGS!!
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Previous attempts or gestures
Specific plan?
Lethal and available plan
Family history of suicide
If yes to ANY, then activate all available resources
IMMEDIATELY!
Suicide Myths
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Most suicides are caused by 1 particular trigger
event
Most suicides occur with little or no warning
It is best to avoid the topic of suicide
A suicidal person clearly wants to die
Helping a Friend
Do’s and Don’ts
DO:
1. Take them seriously
2. Allow them to express
feelings and emotions
3. Focus on positives
4. Make CONCRETE
plans for professional
help
DO NOT:
1. Be judgmental
2. Leave the Person alone
3. Tell them they do not
mean it
4. Promise to hold suicide
plans a secret
Ways to Help
CONTACT
 Teacher, Councilor, Administrator
 Police/Fire Department – 911
 Suicide Helpline: 211 from land lines
1-800-400-1572 from cell phones
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
REMOVE
 Any tools that can be used for an attempt