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Depression – What is it?
• Feelings of sadness, hopelessness & despair that persist and interfere with academics, work performance or interpersonal relationships
Adolescent Depression:The Signs
• Irritability
• Overreaction to criticism
• Problems with authority
• Persistent feelings of sadness
• A drop in school performance
• Indecision, lack of concentration
• Poor self-esteem
• Frequent physical complaints
Facts and Myths about Suicide
• If my friend talked about killing herself, even jokingly, she could really mean it and might commit suicideANSWER: TRUE
• Once a teen attempts suicide, he/she has a higher risk for attempting again. ANSWER: TRUE
• Teens who use drugs or alcohol are not at a greater risk for committing suicide.ANSWER: FALSE
Facts and Myths about Suicide
• If you ask a troubled friend if h/she is suicidal, you will be planting the idea in his/her head.ANSWER: FALSE
• Reckless driving or doing dangerous things that could lead to death might be a sign that a teen is having thoughts of suicide or unclear whether they want to live.ANSWER: TRUE
Facts and Myths about Suicide
• Suicide is the third most common cause of death among adolescents and young adults in the USANSWER: TRUE
• There are no warning signs before a suicide takes place.ANSWER: FALSE
• Once a teen is suicidal, he/she is suicidal foreverANSWER: FALSE
The Point Is:
• Youth suicide is a major problem in Washington State
• Talking about suicide may help to save a life
Causes of Suicidal Behavior
Relationships
Individual• Depression, hopelessness anxiety• drugs and/or alcohol use
Home
School
• Family conflicts/fights• Death/divorce• Abuse• Rejection
• Failing grades• Suspension• School pressures
• Conflict and/or break-ups• Pregnancy • Bullying• Rejection
Warning Signs
• Suicide-Risk Behaviors Past attempts Talking about suicide, making plans Preoccupation with death
• Depression Moody, down Feeling hopeless, withdrawing
• Drug Use
• Things that Risk Easy access to guns Impulsiveness No one to talk to
What is NOT Helpful
• Ignoring or dismissing the issue “Oh, let’s talk about something else.” “You’ll meet another girl and forget this one;
you’re a great guy.”
• Acting shocked or embarrassed “You aren’t REALLY thinking of suicide, are you?”
• Challenging or debating “So go ahead; see if things really DO get better.” “Don’t you know that it is wrong to kill yourself?”
• Giving harmful advice “Let’s go get drunk and forget about all our problems.”
What IS Helpful
• Show You Care--Listen carefully“I’m concerned about you . . . about how you feel.”
• Ask the Question--Be direct but caring & non-confrontational“Are you thinking about suicide?”
• Get Help--Do not leave him/her alone“You’re not alone. Let me help you.”
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