Resilience in The Face Of Suicidal Thinking
Published on Nov 19, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
THE "DON'T TALK ABOUT IT" KILLER
KILLER MYTHS
- Youth rarely think about suicide
- Suicide is sudden and unpredictable
- Suicidal people are just tying to get attention
- Suicidal people want to die
- Talking about suicide increases risk
Survey of 15,000 grade 7 to 12 youth in BC...
1. 34% know someone who has attempted or died
2. 16% had seriously considered themselves
3. 14% had made a suicide plan
4. 7% had made an attempt
5. 2% had made an attempt requiring medical attention
1. 34% know someone who has attempted or died
2. 16% had seriously considered themselves
3. 14% had made a suicide plan
4. 7% had made an attempt
5. 2% had made an attempt requiring medical attention
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SIGNS OF DEPRESSION
- Change in sleep patterns
- Excessive feelings of sadness or guilt
- Thoughts of hopelessness or death
- Decreased concentration
- Low energy
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SIGNS OF DEPRESSION
- Lack of interest or pleasure
- Agitation or physical slowing
- Weight loss when not dieting
- Depressed mood, anger, irritability
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WARNING SIGNS
- Sudden change in mood + or -
- Withdrawal
- Preoccupation with death
- Recent attempt or death of others
- Giving away valued possessions
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HELPING OTHERS
- Know the warning signs
- Talk to friends
- Don't make deals
- Tell an adult
- Know your school's supports
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