SUICIDE PREVENTION TALK ABOUT IT

THE FACTS

Suicide was the 11th leading cause of death in 2007- 7th for men- 15th for women

More than 34,000 suicides - 94 per day - 1 every 15 minutes - 11.26 per populations of 100,000

The National Violent Death Reporting System - 1/3 were + for alcohol - 1 in 5 were + for opiates

Males complete suicide at 4x as often as females and represent 78.8% - Fire arms are the leading method- Poisoning is the leading method among females

THE FACTS

Nonfatal Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors-ages 15-24 - 100-200 attempts for every 1 completed-ages 65 and older 1 for every 4 - in 2009 13.8% of high school students thought about it

Racial and Ethnic Disparities- Hispanic and Black, non Hispanic female High school studies grades 9-12 reported a high % of attempts (10-11%) than their White, non Hispanic counterparts (6.5%)

Nonfatal,
Self Inflicted Injuries

In 2008, 376,306 people were treated in emergency departments for self-inflicted injuries.

In 2008, 163,489 people were hospitalized due to self -inflicted injury. There is one suicide for every 25 attempted suicides.

Suicide-Related Behaviors among
U.S. High School Students (2009)

13.8% of students in grades 9-12 seriously considered suicide in the previous 12 months (17.4% of females and 10.5% of males). 6.3% of students made one suicide attempt in the previous 12 months (8.1% of females and 4.6% of males).

1.9% of students had made a suicide attempt that resulted in an injury, poisoning, or an overdose that e that required medical attention (2.3% of females and 1.6% of males).

Risk Factors for Suicide

Mental disorders, particularly mood disorders, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders and certain personality disordersAlcohol and other substance use disordersHopelessness

Impulsive and/or aggressive tendenciesHistory of trauma or abuseMajor physical illnessesPrevious suicide attemptFamily history of suicide

Risk Factors Continued

Job or financial lossLoss of relationshipEasy access to lethal meansLocal clusters of suicideLack of social support and sense of isolationStigma associated with asking for helpLack of health care, especially mental health and substance abuse treatment

Cultural and religious beliefs, such as the belief that suicide is a noble resolution of a personal dilemmaExposure to others who have died by suicide (in real life or via the media and Internet)

Protective Factors for Suicide

Effective clinical care for mental, physical and substance use disorders

Easy access to a variety of clinical interventions

Restricted access to highly lethal means of suicide

Strong connections to family and community support

Support through ongoing medical and mental health care relationships

Skills in problem solving, conflict resolution and handling problems in a non-violent way

Cultural and religious beliefs that discourage suicide and support self-preservation

Warning Signs

Talking about wanting to die or to kill themselves.

Looking for a way to kill themselves, such as searching online or buying a gun

Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live.

Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain.

Warning Signs

Talking about being a burden to others.

Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs.

Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly.

Sleeping too little or too much.

Withdrawing or isolating themselves.

Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge.

Displaying extreme mood swings.

The Lingo

Best practices Activities or programs that are in keeping with the best available evidence regarding what is effective. Chat service Crisis counseling provided via instant messaging. Comprehensive suicide prevention plans Plans that use a multi-faceted approach to addressing the problem. For example, including interventions targeting biopsychosocial, social and environmental factors.

The Lingo

Crisis center A facility or call center where individuals going through personal crises can obtain help or advice, either in-person or by crisis hotline. Crisis counseling Brief counseling that is focused on minimizing stress, providing emotional support and improving an individuals coping strategies in the here and now. Like psychotherapy, crisis counseling involves assessment, planning and treatment, but the scope of service is generally much more specific. Crisis hotline A phone number individuals can call to get immediate emergency crisis counseling by telephone.

Suicide Prevention

Prevention A strategy or approach that reduces the likelihood of risk of onset, or delays the onset of adverse health problems or reduces the harm resulting from conditions or behaviors. Prevention network Coalitions of change-oriented organizations and individuals working together to promote suicide prevention. Prevention networks might include statewide coalitions, community task forces, regional alliances, or professional groups.

Suicide Prevention Organizations

Active MindsAmerican Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)The American Association of SuicidologyThe Jed FoundationNational Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)The National Association of State Mental Health Program DirectorsMental Health AmericaNational Organization for People of Color Against Suicide (NOPCAS)Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information CenterSAVE - Suicide Awareness Voices of EducationSuicide Prevention Action Network USASuicide Prevention Resource CenterThe Trevor ProjectYellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program

All information found at http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

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