Teen Suicide: Let's deal with it. Let's prevent it.

1. Teen Suicide: Let's deal with it. Let's prevent it.

2. Center for Human Development 4505 White Bear Parkway, Suite 1800 White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-426-8191 chdtherapy.com jamessanthony.com By: James S. Anthony, Ph.D.Licensed Psychologist

3. Depression in Youth Myths vs Facts About Suicide/Depression Depression Symptoms Suicide Warning Signs How to Help Psychotherapy Spirituality Coping with Loss from Suicide Suicide Contagion Presentation Outline

4. Depression in youth • Being a teen is tough enough when you're healthy, but it can be unbearable for teens with depression • Teens do not need to handle this alone. • Depression may lead to suicide • Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people 10 to 25 years old. • Treating depression is the most effective way to prevent suicide • Teens may struggle with pressure to fit in, relationship break-ups, school work pressures, and home problems.

5. Suicide is usually a cry for help Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression

6. FACT Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression

7. Suicide is not becoming more common with teens and young adults Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression

8. Myth Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression

9. Suicide is most common among the elderly Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression

10. FACT Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression

11. Depression isn't really an illness. Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression

12. Myth Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression

13. All people with depression appear sad Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression

14. Myth Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression

15. People with depression are weak and should be able to snap out of it. Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression

16. Myth Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression

17. The top two reasons for not seeking help for depression and suicide is stigma of mental illness and lack of access to help Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression

18. FACT Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression

19. Something bad must have happened to people to get depression Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression

20. Myth Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression

21. Most people with depression can't be helped Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression

22. Myth Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression

23. Depression is something you should be ashamed of and hide from others Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression

24. Myth Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression

25. More people die from suicide than homicide Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression

26. FACT Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression

27. Depression isn't really that serious Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression

28. Myth 70% of suicides suffered from untreated depression Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression

29. Don't talk about suicide or you give depressed persons the idea to kill themselves Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression

30. Myth Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression

31. Suicides usually happen without any warnings Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression

32. Myth 80% of those who attempt or complete gave warnings Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression

33. You should keep secret a confidence of someone planning to kill themselves Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression

34. Myth Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression

35. The three leading methods of suicide are firearms, suffocation, and poisoning Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression

36. FACT Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression

37. Feeling sad, empty or numb Tired or overwhelmed Cry easily Can't sleep or sleep well Can't eat No interest in anything In pain Angry, moody, easily irritated Abuse drugs or alcohol No hope Depression Symptoms

38. Talking about suicide or death Feeling hopeless, helpless, or worthless Previous suicide attempts Has experienced a loss Making preparations, such as a will or giving things away, saying goodbye or making amends Buying or having a gun and bullets or pills Suddenly becoming happier when originally sad Suicide Warning Signs

39. Show that you care and express concern Actively encourage the person to seek help and stay close until help arrives Ask about suicide thoughts and intention Be kind, understanding, and supportive Don't blame yourself, anyone else, or the person Don't offer glib reassurance, argue, or challenge How to HELP: 1-800-SUICIDE,911

40. What is Psychotherapy? • Focus on goals, thoughts, behaviors, and relationships related to depression • Goal is getting and staying well, not just getting better. • Helps you learn to change how depression makes you think, feel, and act • Help overcome low self-esteem and pessimism • Help to cope with stress and foster resilience • May be most effective in conjunction with medication.

41. Spirituality • Meaning, values, and purpose in life • Feelings of peace and harmony • Getting involved • Belonging • Helping others • Inspiration from others such as: • DARKNESS VISIBLE: A MEMOIR OF MADNESS by William Styron

42. Coping with Loss from Suicide • You'll need time to grieve and heal • Need to understand suicide • Understand your feelings • Work through any guilt or anger • Talk about feelings of loss and pain • Get support and help • Remember the person who has died • Seek inner peace • Take care of yourself • Tell the truth, but no need for details

43. Exposure to a suicide influences others to attempt or commit suicide Not censorship but responsible reporting No sensationalizing or normalizing Be concise and factual Do not be graphic Suicide Contagion

44. Do not call it a “successful” suicide Publicize resources—hot lines, counseling, etc. Avoid simplistic explanations for suicide Do not glorify the suicide victim or the method Suicide Contagion (2)

45. James S. Anthony, Ph.D.Licensed Psychologist Center for Human Development White Bear Lake, MN 651-426-8191 Jamessanthony.com 1-800-SUICIDE Thank you. Any questions or comments?