Transcript Suicide Prevention/Awareness

JTHS Senior Health
10/16/2014
What is Suicide ?
Suicide (Latin suicide, from sui caedere, "to kill oneself") is the act of intentionally causing
one's own death. Suicide is often carried out as a result of despair, the cause of which is
frequently attributed to a mental disorder such as depression, bipolar disorder,
schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, alcoholism, or drug abuse.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suicide
Suicide Risk Factors
Risk factors are characteristics or conditions that increase
the chance that a person may try to take their life. The
more risk factors, the higher the risk.
Health Factors
Mental health conditions.
Depression.
Bipolar (manic-depressive) disorder.
Schizophrenia.
Borderline or antisocial personality disorder.
Conduct disorder.
Psychotic disorders, or psychotic symptoms in the
context of any disorder
Anxiety disorders.
Substance abuse disorders.
Serious or chronic health condition and/or pain.
Environmental Factors
Contagion would include exposure to another
person’s suicide, or to graphic or sensationalized
accounts of suicide.
Access to Lethal Means including firearms and
drugs.
Prolonged Stress Factors which may include
harassment, bullying, relationship problems, and
unemployment.
Stressful Life Events which may include a death,
divorce, or job loss.
Historical Factors
Previous Suicide Attempts.
Family History of Suicide Attempts.
Suicide Warning Signs
People who kill themselves exhibit one or more warning signs, either through what they say or what they do. The
more warning signs, the greater the risk.
If a person talks about:
Killing themselves.
Having no reason to live.
Being a burden to others.
Feeling trapped.
Unbearable pain.
Behavior
A person’s suicide risk is greater if a behavior is new or has increased, especially if it’s related to a painful event,
loss, or change.
Increased use of alcohol or drugs.
Looking for a way to kill themselves, such as searching online for materials or means.
Acting recklessly.
Withdrawing from activities.
Isolating from family and friends.
Sleeping too much or too little.
Visiting or calling people to say goodbye.
Giving away prized possessions.
Aggression
Mood
People who are considering suicide often display one or more of the
following moods.
Depression.
Loss of interest.
Rage.
Irritability.
Humiliation
Anxiety.
Statistics
At least 90 percent of all people who
died by suicide were suffering from a
mental illness at the time, most often
depression. Drugs and Alcohol often
masking the issues.
Morris County reported 8 Suicide Deaths in
2013
Jefferson Township had 8 deaths in
2011, two in 2012, 1 in 2013 and 5 in
2014 to date.
Suicide is the second leading cause of
death for young people ages 10-24.
Think about it . . . the second most
likely thing to take one of your friends
is suicide.
Even though one out of fifteen students have
attempted suicide in the past year, that means
that fourteen have not. But one suicide attempt
is too many . . . especially if that one is your
friend.
Have a game plan in place in the event that any one of your friends ever
indicates they are hurting or thinking of hurting themselves.
Don't be afraid to talk to someone who seems to be depressed or hurting.
At the very least, your friends will know there is someone who cares for them.
Where do I go for help?
Your favorite teacher/coach
Parents
Clergy
Guidance counselor
Doctor
Trusted adult
Crisis line such as 1-800-Suicide (7842433)
Or text “CWC” to 839363 M-F 4-10pm
Story of Hope and Recovery – Jordan Burnham…You Tube Video
Sponsored by SAMHSA
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration • 1 Choke Cherry
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Other Resources:
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Contact We Care
www.jasonfoundation.com
..B1pledge or “A friend Asks “ App.
Songs: Haunted- Kelly Clarkson
A Day Without Me – U2
Why – Rascal Flatts
By the Grace of God – Kate Perry
I Need a Miracle – 3rd Day
Try Again - Seein