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Suicide Awareness and Prevention Program with notes pagesTRANSCRIPT
CH(CPT) KEITH J. ANDREWS, TF-RAM UNIT MINISTRY TEAMCH(CPT) KEITH J. ANDREWS, TF-RAM UNIT MINISTRY TEAM
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SuicideAwareness and Prevention
CH (CPT) Keith J. Andrews
40th Engineer Battalion
“BATTERING RAMS”
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References• Suicide Awareness: 1972nd Medical Detachment (CSC), PowerPoint Presentation• SUICIDE AND SELF-DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOR 101st Combat Aviation Brigade DCS Briefing,
PowerPoint Presentation.• DCS Suicide Prevention Briefing Installation Chaplain’s Office, 5 January 2005; CH (COL) James
Griffith, PowerPoint Presentation.• Suicide Awareness 101ST Combat Aviation Brigade DCS Briefing (Short Presentation),
PowerPoint Presentation.• Army Suicide Awareness and Prevention Every One Matters! Prepared by the Office of Chief of
Chaplains & The Army G-1. PowerPoint Presentation.• Suicide Prevention: What You Can Do! Individual Deployment Training. PowerPoint Presentation.• Army Suicide Prevention Soldiers, Leaders, Communities Saving Lives. PowerPoint
Presentation.• Suicide Prevention Proactive Approach to Suicide Prevention. PowerPoint Presentation.• HHC 2BCT, 1 AD HELLRAISERS SUICIDE AWARENESS & PREVENTION. PowerPoint
Presentation.• SUICIDE PREVENTION: A RESOURCE MANUAL FOR THE UNITED STATES ARMY.
PREPARED BY THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF SUICIDOLOGY AND THE U. S. ARMY CENTER FOR HEALTH PROMOTION AND PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
• A Leader‘s Guide to Suicide Prevention. http://chppm-www.apgea.army.mil/dhpw/Population/combat.aspx . JAN 2007
• DA PAM 600-70: Guide to The Prevention of Suicide and Self Destructive Behavior. 1 NOV 1985.
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Purpose of Training
• Understand What Suicide Is
• Recognize Warning Signs of Suicide
• How to Respond to Threats of Suicide
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What is Suicide?
The act or an instance of taking one’s own life voluntarily and intentionally especially by a person of years of discretion and of sound mind
--Merriam-Webster's collegiate dictionary
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• Suicide Ideation
• Suicide Gesture
• Suicide Attempt
• Self-inflicted death
Types of Suicidal Behavior
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Myths and Facts
Myth: People who talk about suicide rarely attempt or commit suicide
Fact: Nearly 80% of those who attempt or commit suicide give some warning of their intentions
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Myths and Facts
Myth: Talking to someone about their suicidal feelings will cause them to commit suicide
Fact: Asking someone about their suicidal feelings usually makes the person feel relieved that someone cares
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Myths and Facts
Myth: Suicide is an act of impulse with no previous planning
Fact: Most suicides are carefully planned and thought about for weeks
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Myths and FactsMyths and Facts
Myth: A person who attempts suicide will not try again
Fact: Most people who commit suicide have made previous attempts
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Who Commits Suicide?Who Commits Suicide?
AnyoneAnyone
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White81%
Asian/PI2%
African American
17%
Hispanic0%
Native American
0%
CY 06 Suicides – Racial Comparison African Native
White American Hispanic Asian/PI American Confirmed 79 17 0 2 0
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CY 06 Suicides - Age Group
Youngest: 19 (Enlisted)Oldest: 56 (Officer)
AGE CATEGORIES
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Male89%
Female11%
CY 06 Suicides – Gender
Male FemaleConfirmed 87 11
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Single57%
Married43%
CY 06 Suicides - Marital Status
Married Single Confirmed 42 56
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Non-Deployed
61%
Deployed29%
Post-Deployed
10%
CY 06 - SuicidesDeployment Status
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Who Commits Suicide?
Anyone
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The Suicide Risk is Higher in a Person Who:
•Has problems with family, relationship, job, Army, finances
•Has experienced a recent suicide of a friend or relative
•Has made previous suicide attempts
•Threatens suicide
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What Causes Suicide?
Suicidal Feelings are Suicidal Feelings are most often the result most often the result
of stress and of stress and depression.depression.
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Stress is the body’s response to the changes
in our lives and to the threats to our safety and
our self-esteem.
Stress
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Some Stressful SituationsSome Stressful Situationscan trigger suicidal can trigger suicidal
feelings:feelings:•Low Self-Esteem•Sudden Change of Behavior•Financial Problems•Inability to Sleep•Job Performance•Interpersonal Relationships
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Learn Effective Relaxation Techniques
• Play Sports• Write a Letter or Diary• Take Slow Deep Breaths• Talk with Friends• Read A Book
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What to do for yourself:
• Remind yourself that the way you are feeling is normal
• Take care of Physical Needs.• Focus on the mission at hand.• Stay tied I with buddies in your unit; • Seek Help.
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• Know the members of your team and welcome newcomers when they arrive.
• Watch for sudden changes in behavior.• Include others in opportunities to relax;• Offer encouragement and recognition.• Ask about how they’re doing;• Seek help.
What to do for your buddies:
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Depression
Depression, an abnormal emotional state, is a
profound sadness which is present nearly everyday for
at least two weeks.
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Some Depressive SituationsSome Depressive SituationsThat can trigger suicidal That can trigger suicidal
feelingsfeelings• DisappointmentDisappointment
• RejectionRejection
• IllnessIllness
• Loss of relationshipLoss of relationship
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How To Help Yourself if You are Depressed
• Set realistic goals and assume a reasonable amount of responsibility
• Break large tasks into small ones, set some priorities, and do what you can as you can.
• Try to be with other people and to confide in someone; it is usually better than being alone and secretive.
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How To Help Yourself if You are Depressed
• Participate in activities that may make you feel better.
• Feeling better takes time.• It is advisable to postpone important
decisions until the depression has lifted.
• People rarely “Snap out of” a depression. But they can feel a little better day-by-day.
• Let your family and friends help you.
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Helping a Soldier in Distress
1. Be a good friend.2. Listen and encourage.3. Don’t criticize or argue with the
soldier’s ideas and feelings.4. Acknowledge your buddy’s grievances
against others.5. Ask questions to understand the
problem.6. Don’t give a lot of advice.7. Praise your buddy’s work.
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Verbal Warning SignsDirect Statements
“I want to die.”“I don’t want to live anymore.”
Indirect Statements“I want to go to sleep and never wake
up.”“Soon this pain will be over.”
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• Sadness and crying• Withdrawal • Change in sleeping
pattern• Drug & alcohol abuse • Neglecting hygiene• Final arrangements
Behavioral Warning Signs
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What To Do• Take threats seriously• Tell them you care• Get help• Be Safe Rather Than Sorry
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What Not To Do Don’t keep it a secret Don’t leave Soldier alone Don’t discount the soldier’s
feelings Don’t over React. Keep
Calm. Don’t forget to follow up.
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•Chain of Command
•Chaplain
•Unit Sick Call
Call For Help...
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