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Suicide Prevention: Taking Action- Saving Lives. TP1. Suicide: A Serious Public Health Threat. A National Problem A Military Problem For over 10 years suicide was the second or third leading cause of death for Navy and Marine Corps. TP2. Suicide Model *.

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  1. Suicide Prevention: Taking Action- Saving Lives TP1

  2. Suicide: A Serious Public Health Threat • A National Problem • A Military Problem • For over 10 years suicide was the second or third leading cause of death for Navy and Marine Corps TP2

  3. Suicide Model* (Depression, anxiety, and substance abuse) Disorder (Relationship losses, or career, legal and financial trouble) Stress Event (Anger, anxiety, hopelessness, depression) Mood Change No access to method, no acceptance of suicide, support/ emotional expression, & seeks treatment Access to method, acceptance of suicidal behavior, isolation, impulse, loss of close relationship by suicide, & avoids treatment Inhibition Facilitation Survival Suicide *David Shaffer, M.D., Columbia U. TP3

  4. First Responders • Recognize someone • is at risk for suicide • Have the courage to • help someone in • need • First Responders • can be anyone TP4

  5. Suicide Prevention Training Objectives • Describe warning signs of • suicide • Identify protective factors • Use acronym AID LIFE to recall • 7 action steps • Discuss positive characteristics • of FIRST RESPONDERS • Identify local resources for help • and support TP5

  6. About the Video Training • Navy & Marine Corps Project • Typical situations • Warning signs of suicide • First responders taking action TP6

  7. Discussion Question 1 What common signs of suicide risk were portrayed in the video? TP7

  8. Risk Factors & Common Signs KEY RISK FACTORS: Depression/Substance abuse Talk or hints of suicide intent Previous suicide attempt • Other Common Signs • Preoccupation with death • Giving away possessions • Relationship difficulties • Impulsive anger and behavior • Legal or financial trouble • Isolation or withdrawal • Performance difficulties TP8

  9. Strengthen Protective Factors • Unit cohesion/ camaraderie/ support • Good access to assistance services • & early intervention by command • Healthy lifestyle promotion • Effective problem-solving skills • Positive attitude about getting help • Optimistic outlook • Spiritual support • Beliefs counter to suicide • & supporting self-preservation TP9

  10. Discussion Question 2 What positive steps did the First Responders take? TP10

  11. Positive Steps of First Responders • Took responsibility for taking care • of a Shipmate or fellow Marine • Knew it was OK to help • Listened • Acted immediately • Sought assistance from Chain • of Command TP11

  12. Discussion Question 3 What are some barriers, attitudes, and problems that people might face in responding to these situations? TP12

  13. Discussion Question 4 What helping resources did you see in the video? TP13

  14. Possible Local Resources Family Service Centers Marine Corps Community Services Mental Health Services Medical Services Chaplains Marriage and Family Counselors Substance Abuse Counselors Financial Advisors TP14

  15. A sk I ntervene Immediately D on't Keep It a Secret L ocate Help I nform Chain of Command F ind Someone E xpedite TP15

  16. SUMMARY • Warning Signs • Protective Factors • First Responders • Local Resources • AID LIFE TP16

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