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Buccaneers SAIL Safe Accountable In Control Lead by Example

This comprehensive guide explores the prevalence of adolescent suicide, circumstances, and conditions that may trigger suicidal thoughts. Learn about bullying, cyberbullying, myths vs. facts, warning signs, and how to offer support to those at risk.

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Buccaneers SAIL Safe Accountable In Control Lead by Example

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  1. Day 1 Buccaneers SAIL Safe Accountable In Control Lead by Example

  2. Adolescent Suicide:Prevalence; Circumstance; and Conditions of Recognition Barri Sky Faucett, MA ASPEN Project Director

  3. SUICIDE Intentional Self-Inflicted Death

  4. WV Youth Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for WV Youth ages 15-24!

  5. The Teenage Brain • Adolescence is a time of profound brain growth. • Greatest changes to the brain that are responsible for impulse control, decision making, planning, organization, and emotion occur in adolescence (prefrontal cortex). • Humans not reach full maturity until age 25.

  6. What Stressors do teens deal with? • Increased school pressures as they progress through higher grades • Possibly first romantic relationships • Exploring increased independence and identity • Pressure to Experiment with substance use • Puberty and Hormone fluctuation • Bullying

  7. Bullying: 3 defining characteristics: • Intentional—behavior is deliberately harmful or threatening 2. Repeated—a bully targets the same victim again and again 3 .Power Imbalanced—a bully chooses victims he or she perceives as vulnerable

  8. Withdraws socially; has few or no friends. Feels isolated, alone, and sad. Feels picked on or persecuted. Feels rejected and not liked. Complains frequently of illness. Doesn’t want to go to school; avoids some classes or skips school. Brings home damaged possessions or reports them “lost.” Cries easily; displays mood swings and talks about hopelessness. Has poor social skills. Talks about running away/suicide. Bullying effects

  9. Cyberspace CYBERSPACE is the new environment where youth are forming communities.

  10. Cyber bullying • 93% of teens ages 12-17 are on the Internet. • 75% of teens own a cell phone. • A typical teen sends about >100 text messages a day. • Most teen cell phone users make just 1-5 calls per day. • 82% of online teens ages 14-17 are on social network sites

  11. Distance 24/7 Multiple methods Text messages; video clips; Websites; Social Media; IM; Emails; Chat rooms Anonymous Expanded Audience What makes Cyberbullying different?

  12. Verbal Physical Relational Both victims and perpetrators of bullying are at a higher risk for suicide than their peers. Children who are both victims and perpetrators of bullying are at the highest risk One study found that victims of cyberbullying had higher levels of depression than victims of face-to-face bullying Bullying risks for suicide:

  13. SUICIDE: Myth or Fact • Confronting a person about suicide will only make them angry and increase the risk of suicide. • Asking someone directly about suicidal intent lowers anxiety, opens up communication and lowers the risk of an impulsive act

  14. Myth or Fact • Those who talk about suicide don’t do it. • People who talk about suicide may • try, or even complete, an act of • self-destruction.

  15. Warning Signs: • Acquiring a gun or stockpiling pills • Talking about wanting to die or kill oneself • Impulsivity/increased risk taking • Giving away prized possessions • Self-destructive acts (i.e., cutting) • Increased drug or alcohol abuse • Talking about no reason to live

  16. Indirect or “Coded” Verbal Clues: • “I’m tired of life, I just can’t go on.” • “My family would be better off without me.” • “Who cares if I’m dead anyway.” • “I just want out.” • “I won’t be around much longer.” • “Pretty soon you won’t have to worry about me.”

  17. What to Do for the Individual • Take it seriously • Almost 80% of all suicides had given some warning of their intentions • Ask Directly • If you think that someone is suicidal, ask them about it

  18. What to do – Be Genuine • Be Genuine • Listen and don’t show shock or disapproval • Show that you care, it is more important than saying • “the right thing.” • Avoid trying to explain away the feelings…(saying things like “you have a lot to live for” or “you are just confused right now”)

  19. What to Do • Stay There • Don’t leave them alone. • Seek Help -Be actively involved in seeking professional help

  20. Seek help today if you are feeling suicidal or know of someone who may be suicidal Call 1-800-SAFETALK Or tell your advisor, parent, principal, or counselor. School Counselors Ms. Zickefoose & Mr. Lance

  21. For More Information • www.afsp.org • www.jedfoundation.org

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