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The Jason Foundation, Inc.
“A Promise for Tomorrow”
A Youth Curriculum Unitfor the awareness and prevention
ofYouth Suicide
www.jasonfoundation.com
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Lesson A
“A Promise for Tomorrow”
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“A Promise for Tomorrow”
In 1999, U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. David Satcher,
declared suicide as a “National Health Problem”…especially within the youth
and elderly populations.
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“A Promise for Tomorrow”
Jason’s Story
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Let’s see whatyou already
know about the problem of
Youth Suicide.
“A Promise for Tomorrow”
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Questions
Trueor
False
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Question 1
Suicide is the THIRD leading cause of death among young people
between the ages of 10 and 24.
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Answer
TRUE
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In theUnited StatesHow many young people do we lose,
each year, to suicide?
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It is estimated that
We will lose approximately 5,000
young people to suicide each year.
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Each week,
We lose approximately 100 young people to the “Silent Epidemic”
of youth suicide.
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Question 2
People who talk about or threaten suicide
rarely die by suicide.
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Answer
FALSE
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Question 3
Approximately one young person dies by suicide every 2 hours.
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Answer
TRUE
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Question 4
Talking to someone about suicidal feelings
may cause them to attempt suicide.
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Answer
FALSE
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Question 5
Suicide is Preventable.
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Answer
TRUE
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Question 6
People who are contemplating suicide
almost always tell someone beforehand.
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Answer
TRUE
70% ShareWhat are some things that people might say?Who do you talk to if you hear someone say
something?
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In fact,
In almost 70% of all suicides the person told someone their
intentions at least ONE hour before.
Why didn’t that person say anything about what they had been told?
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Youth Suicide Statistics
• Suicide is the third leading cause of death for young people, ages 10 to 24.
• Suicide is the second leading cause of death for college-age youth.
• Youth suicides have tripled since the late 1960s.
• Approximately 100 young people lose their lives to suicide in the U.S. every week.
• There has been over a 100% increase in suicides for 10 to 14 year olds since 1980.
• More teenagers and young adults are lost to suicide than die from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, stroke, pneumonia, influenza and chronic lung disease, combined.
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Lesson B
“Choices”
MarkJan
Coach ParksCathy
TomarcusParents
“A Promise for Tomorrow”
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Lesson C
“A Promise for Tomorrow”
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Just a Bad Day or Something More…• Is it normal to have a “bad” day?
• Do you think everyone feels sad or down at times?
• What are some words you use to describe how you feel on your bad days.
• Does anyone notice when you are having a bad day? If yes, who?
• How do you know they notice?
• How can you determine if it is more than “just a bad day”?
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Signs of ConcernLet’s look at some signs of concern (warning signs) that may indicate a person might be having thoughts of suicide.
• Suicide Threats• Previous Suicide Attempts• Sudden Changes in Behavior• Depression• Final Arrangements
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Suicide Threats• “I would be better off dead.”
• “You won’t have me around to bother you much longer!”
• “I wish I was dead.”
• “I wish I could go to sleep and never wake up.”
• “I am going to kill myself.” (This is very straight forward, but it happens.)
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PreviousSuicide Attempts• One out of three completed suicides
is not the first attempt.
• Physical mutilation (cutting) and/or other self-harm behaviors are a sign of wanting to hurt one’s self physically to relieve an emotional pain…it can sometimes lead to suicidal thoughts or attempts.
• Even if the attempt seems to be “only for attention”, take it as a serious cry for help and seek help immediately.
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Sudden Changesin Behavior
• A loud person becomes quiet and reserved or a quiet person becomes loud and obvious.
• A person withdraws from activities he or she used to enjoy.
• A gentle person becomes aggressive and angers easily.
• An outgoing person becomes withdrawn.
• Declining grades or changes in class attendance.
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Depression• Feeling sad or hopeless every day
for two weeks or longer• Feelings of being alone or of no
one caring• Sleeplessness or wanting to sleep
an abnormal amount of time• Eating disorders - eating too much
or not enough• Lack of interest in activities once
enjoyed
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Final Arrangements
• Giving away “prized possessions”• Favorite piece of jewelry or clothing
• Driver’s license
• Collection – cards, music, etc.
• “Making rounds”• Visiting friends to set things right
and / or say good-bye.
• Sharing of funeral plans • Primarily by girls to a best friend.
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Lesson D
“Choices”
“A Promise for Tomorrow”
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Lesson E
“A Promise for Tomorrow”
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How to HelpTalk, Listen and Respond with:
L. I. F. E.
Listen
Insist on honesty
Feelings - share them
Extend a helping hand
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L.I.F.E.IT’S ABOUT LIVING LIFE!
L – represents the very first thing you must
do. LISTEN
I – represents the second thing you can do to
help. INSIST ON HONESTY
F – stands for the third thing you can do to help
your friend, talk about FEELINGS, yours and theirs.
E – is for EXTEND A HELPING HAND. Go with your friend to get help.
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Resources for Help• Favorite Teacher or Coach
• Parent
• Minister/Clergy
• Guidance Counselor
• Medical Doctor
• Other Trusted Adult
• Local Crisis Line
• Local Mental Health Center
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Friends Helping Friends
• If you see any of the signs mentioned in a friend or a classmate, tell a responsible adult immediately.
• Be willing to risk your friendship to save a friend.
REMEMBER
Your knowledge of suicidal ideation could save someone’s life.
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Rascal FlattsB1 Project
“A Promise for Tomorrow”
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B1 Project• Rascal Flatts and The Jason Foundation are working together to
prevent youth suicide. Rascal Flatts became JFI Ambassadors in June 2010.
• Theme is “Someone you know may need a friend, B1.
• B1 encourages young people to “B Aware, B Able, and B Prepared” for their friends who may be struggling with
suicidal thoughts.
www.rascalflattsb1.com
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The Jason Foundation, Inc.
“A Promise for Tomorrow”
A Youth Curriculum Unitfor the awareness and prevention
ofYouth Suicide
www.jasonfoundation.com