Chapter 4Suicide

Lesson 3Suicide

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Do Now

In your notebook, answer the following question in at least 3 sentences: What is the difference between someone being sad and someone being depressed?

EQ: What is your role in preventing suicide?

EU: Students will understand that suicide warning signs are recognizable.

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Depression Among Teens

Some studies suggest that as many as 20 percent of teens suffer from major depression.

Teens who are depressed may turn to alcohol or other drugs.

Left untreated, depression can become worse.

If you know someone who is depressed, encourage that person to talk to a parent or other trusted adult.

Depression Among Teens

Warning Signs of Depression

Irritability, anger, or anxietyIrritability, anger, or anxiety

Lack of energy, feeling tired all the timeLack of energy, feeling tired all the time

Significant change in sleep patternsSignificant change in sleep patterns

Inability to concentrateInability to concentrate

Putting blame on other people for their problemsPutting blame on other people for their problems

Feelings of worthlessness or guiltFeelings of worthlessness or guilt

Indifference to things that used to bring pleasureIndifference to things that used to bring pleasure

PessimismPessimism

Physical problems that can’t be explainedPhysical problems that can’t be explained

Thoughts of death or suicideThoughts of death or suicide

Suicide

It is important to recognize the warning signs of suicide and seek help if you or someone you know is suffering from severe depression.

suicide The intentional taking of one’s own life

Causes of Teen Suicide

Causes of Depression that can Lead to Suicide

A family breakup

A death in the family

Alcoholism or other drug dependencies within the family

Witnessing domestic violence or being a victim of physical or sexual abuse

Inability to handle pressure of at school or at home

Unsupportive family

Feelings of being disconnected from or rejected by peers

Warning Signs of Suicide

Warning Signs of Suicide

Sharing suicide plans openly.

Dropping hints through words and actions.

A sudden fascination with the topic of death.

Dramatic changes in the person’s appearance.

Self-destructive behavior.

Withdrawal from friends, family, and regular activities.

A sudden change in mood.

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Suicide Warning Signs Video

Suicide Warning Signs Video

Providing Support

Ways of Providing Support

Talk to the person.

Show an interest in the person’s problem.

Do not be afraid to ask whether the individual is planning to harm him or her self.

Urge the person to share his or her feelings and thoughts with a trusted adult.

Never promise to keep suicide plans a secret.

Dealing with Depression

Suicide is never the answer.

Feelings of depression do not go on

forever.

You are not alone.

Dealing with Depression

Two sources of help for depression are:

SPAN USA (Suicide Prevention Action Network)

National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center

Both of these organizations have Web sites and telephone hot lines.

What to Do If You Need Help

You Might Need Help If…

you have been feeling sad or angry for two weeks or longer.

you want to spend all your time alone.

your feelings affect your sleep, eating habits, schoolwork, or relationships with family and peers.

you feel “out of control,” or feel worried or nervous all the time.

What to Do If You Need Help

If you feel that you need help, talk to a parent or guardian, the school nurse, a counselor at school, or other trusted adult.

The person you speak to may be able to help you or point you toward someone who can, such as a mental health professional.

Kinds of Help

For many emotional problems, professional counseling, or therapy, is often needed.

therapy An approach that teaches you different ways of thinking or behaving

Therapy Settings

Therapy setting include:

Individual therapy

Group therapy

Family therapy

family therapy Counseling that seeks to improve troubled family relationships

Drug Treatment Therapy

Many medicines used to treat emotional disorders work to restore chemical imbalances in the brain.

These medicines can provide relief for depression and other mental disorders.

Drug Treatment Therapy

Drug therapy medicines are not right for everyone.

Drug therapy medicines do not treat every mental and emotional problem.

Drug therapy medicines are not meant as a replacement for therapy.

Thinking Critically

Apply Larry’s friend Pete has been very down since his father’s death. Lately, Pete seems to be better. However, he has offered Larry his skateboard and his best jacket. Should Larry be concerned about his friend?

Lesson 2 Review

Thinking Critically

Evaluate Ernesto has been feeling sad every day for the last two weeks and he doesn’t know why. What should he do?

Lesson 3 Review

What is YOUR role in preventing suicide?

With your partner, come up with an action plan to effectively communicate suicide warning signs to a trusted adult. (3 minutes)

Going to share with class steps you came up with and we’ll combine to make an effective action plan for communicating suicide warning signs.

Homework

Keep a food journal for the next 5 days

Track each meal, snack, & drinks

Chart how much of what you eat, drink, etc.

You also need to chart how much exercise you do each day

You will use this in 2 class periods!!!

5 Day Nutrition & Exercise Log WS.xls

Chapter 4Suicide

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