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El Paso County Department of Health & EnvironmentInjury & Violence Prevention Program719-578-3210
Office: 573-7447HOTLINE: 596-LIFE
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Essential Questions What are the warning signs of depression
and suicide?
How can I help?
Who else can help?
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Faces of Suicide As you watch the pictures on the screen,
listen closely to the lyrics of the song “How Do You Get So Lonely.”
All of the pictures are of individuals who have completed suicide in the Colorado Springs area over the last several years.
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Faces of Suicide
What did you notice?
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True and False – Clicker Activity You will hear a series of statements
Decide whether the statement is true or false
Use the clicker to respond
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National Youth Suicide Facts
Third leading cause of death for people ages 10-24
Gay and lesbian youth are 200% more likely to attempt
Alcohol is involved in up to 70% of suicides
A million youth suicide attempts occur each year
• Nationally, the youth suicide rate has tripled over the past 30 years
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Youth Suicide in Colorado 2nd Leading Cause of Death for people
ages10-34 Females ages 15-24 have the highest rate
of suicide attempts 13.6% of high school students seriously
considered attempting suicide in the last 12 months (2005 YRBS)
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Youth Suicide in El Paso County• Suicide is the SECONDSECOND
leading cause of death for people ages 10-24
There were 106 youth suicides from 2000-2006
In 2005 there were 21 teen suicides
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Closer to Home
Film: Break the Silence
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Film Discussion What were the common threads in the
three different stories?
What was missing?
The person committing suicide did so for relief from the pain. But, what is the aftermath?
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Important Information to Know Risk Factors
Warning Signs
Critical Warning Signs
ACT- What you can and should do
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Identifying Risk Factors Significant Loss
Death of close friend or family member Divorce or separation, end of a relationship Job loss
Family History of Mental Illness Change in Lifestyle/Finances Legal Trouble Physical, Mental, or Sexual Abuse Previous Attempt Self-Injury
A PREVIOUS SUICIDE ATTEMPT IS THE #1 RISK FACTOR FOR SUICIDE!
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Self-Injury
Deliberate, non-lethal harm to self Cutting, burning, carving, hair-pulling External Expression of Internal Pain 5th leading reason for ER visits Not necessarily a suicide attempt, but 40%
of self-injurers have suicidal ideations or suicide attempts in their lives.
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Additional Risk Factors
Social Stressors Social Isolation Bullying Peer Pressure Parent Pressure Gender Identity Issues
Access to Firearms Chronic Illness
A PREVIOUS SUICIDE ATTEMPT IS THE #1 RISK FACTOR FOR SUICIDE!
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Warning Signs for Suicide
Warning signs of depression Noticeable CHANGES in Behavior/Habits
Uncharacteristic Risk-taking or Impulsiveness Withdraw from activities Alcohol or drug abuse Problems in school Self-Injury (Cutting, Burning, Carving)
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Signs and Symptoms of Depression
Loss of interest in things previously important
Sadness or constant irritability Changes in eating & sleeping habits Weight loss or gain Low energy or restlessness Trouble thinking or paying attention Crying a lot
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Critical Warning Signs of Suicide
Terminal Statements Preparing for not being here
Spending Money with no concern Attending to wills, insurance etc. Giving Away Possessions Saying Good-bye
Obtaining Lethal Means Sudden Unexpected Happiness Obsession with Themes of Death
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Film:
Never Enough
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Never Enough
1. What were some of the risk factors in Billy’s life?
2. What were some of the warning signs that Billy was suicidal?
3. What was good/bad about how Billy’s mom responded?
4. What was good/bad about how Jake, his friend, responded?
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ACT: Acknowledge, Care, Tell
Acknowledge that you are seeing signs of suicide and that it is SERIOUS.
Care: let that person know that you are there for them and that you are concerned that they need help that you cannot provide.
Tell a parent/professional, either with that person or on their behalf.
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AAcknowledge Take warning signs seriously Let the person know that you are
concerned by the seriousness of the issue
Ask “The Question”…DIRECTLY
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CCare
Listen to the person’s issues Do not be judgmental
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TTell Find out if the person has a plan Do not keep it a secret Brainstorm alternatives for help Do not leave the person alone Tell a professional or someone who can
help
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Don’t handle it alone -- get help now
Help is available in schools Help is also available in the community
Local Health and Mental Health Care Providers
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 596-LIFE Emergency Responders- 911 and Hospitals Faith Based Clergy
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Coping Skills At your table, brainstorm different ways that
teens can cope in a healthy way.
Positive coping skills are an essential skill and tool to deal with life’s ups and down without becoming overwhelmed!
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Scenario: Find the risk factors Find the warning signs Find the critical warning signs Come up with a plan of action