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Tragic death and suicide

Tragic death and suicide. Warning signs Prevention tips The grieving process. Warning Signs of Suicide?. Warning Signs of Suicide. Sudden change in behaviour (positive or negative) Withdrawal change in eating patterns Unusual preoccupation with death or dying

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Tragic death and suicide

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  1. Tragic death and suicide Warning signs Prevention tips The grieving process

  2. Warning Signs of Suicide?

  3. Warning Signs of Suicide • Sudden change in behaviour (positive or negative) • Withdrawal • change in eating patterns • Unusual preoccupation with death or dying • Giving away valued personal possessions • Signs of depression; moodiness, hopelessness • One or more previous suicide attempts • Recent attempt or death by suicide by a friend or a family member

  4. Verbal Signs • "I can't go on anymore“ • "I wish I was never born“ • "I wish I were dead“ • "I won't need this anymore“ • "My parents won't have to worry about me anymore“ • "Everyone would be better off if I was dead“ • "Life sucks. Nobody cares if I live or die"

  5. Who is at a higher Risk of Suicide?

  6. Who is at a higher risk? Teenagers : • who have attempted suicide previously • with little self-esteem • in trouble with the law • who are suffering from depression • who have been abused, molested, or neglected

  7. Who is at a higher risk? • who abuse drugs and/or alcohol • who are perfectionists • who are struggling with sexual orientation • who are in dysfunctional families • who fail in school-potential dropouts

  8. 5 Stages of Grief • Denial • Anger • Depression • Bargaining • Acceptance • The grieving process is different for everyone.

  9. Grieving • http://http://vimeo.com/21703772

  10. Prevention strategies?

  11. Prevention strategies • Talk about it • Don’t be judgemental • Be supportive • Seek the assistance of a professional

  12. Prevention Scenarios • Each group will be presented with a scenario • In your groups decide on a recorder who will write down the ideas of the group • In point form • Please indicate the title of the scenario on the top of your page along with each group member’s names. • Identify the warning signs and the verbal signs • The group will work together to come up with possible prevention strategies that could be used or could have been used • The group work is to be handed in at the end of the period

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