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SUICIDE

SUICIDE. By: Megan Hillendahl Brandon Schnars Dorothy Madronich Will Ortega, Jazi Badr, Eileene Lambert. Suicide is:. The act of taking one’s own life due to stress, depression, and conflicted emotions. How can you tell if someone is suicidal?.

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SUICIDE

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  1. SUICIDE • By: Megan Hillendahl Brandon Schnars Dorothy Madronich Will Ortega, Jazi Badr, Eileene Lambert

  2. Suicide is: The act of taking one’s own life due to stress, depression, and conflicted emotions

  3. How can you tell if someone is suicidal? A suicidal person may not ask for help, but that doesn't mean that help isn't wanted. Most people who commit suicide don't want to die—they just want to stop hurting. Suicide prevention starts with recognizing the warning signs and taking them seriously. If you think a friend or family member is considering suicide, you might be afraid to bring up the subject. But talking openly about suicidal thoughts and feelings can save a life.

  4. Causes of Suicide • Feeling unneeded/unwanted • Feeling like you don’t matter • Bullying • Being the victim of abuse or assualt • Terminal or serious illness • Death of a loved one

  5. Causes of Suicide Cont. • Big divorce or other break up • Huge loss (car, money, job, money) • Preoccupation with death/dying • Addictions to substances, self harm, gambling, etc. • Untreated mental health issues (depression, anxiety, etc.) • Post traumatic stress disorder

  6. Causes of Suicide • All of these causes can cause depression, which, when untreated, is the most likely cause for suicide.

  7. Statistics • Did you know: • As of 2009, the average suicide rate in the U.S. is 12 people per 100,000. That’s 36,664 people dying at their own hands per year. • Did you know: • As of 2010, Greenland has the highest rate of suicides with 134 males, and 79 females committing it per year. That’s an average of 108 people per 100,000 persons annually that are taking their own life.

  8. Symptoms • Having trouble concentrating or thinking clearly • Saying things like “I wish I were dead” or “I wish I was never born” • Sudden change of behavior, especially calmness after a period of anxiety • Talking about going away • Pulling away from friends or not wanting to go out

  9. Symptoms • Performing self-destructive behaviors, such as heavily drinking alcohol, using illegal drugs, or cutting their body • Suddenly having trouble in school or work

  10. Symptoms • Talking about death or suicide, saying they want to hurt themselves • Changing sleep or eating habits • Getting affairs in order with no logical explanation for why it is being done • Developing personality changes

  11. Facts • Men commit suicide 5x greater • Women attempt suicide 3x greater • Men are more likely to use firearms • Women are more likely to use poison or pills • 1% of people who harm themselves complete suicide within 2 years of 1st act. (Too many)

  12. Support • Call the national suicide hotline 1-800-273-8255

  13. Support • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ • This place contains a bunch of people who want to help others and have had past experiences with suicide (friends, family, or themselves)

  14. Support • Join or listen in to Local Support Groups or have consular sessions to get ideas on how to help your friends and yourself. • Just be there for your friends, let them know you are there for them

  15. Prevention • If you want to find out more information about suicide, you can visit www.Afsp.org! It will tell and show you how to deal with suicide and how to help prevent it through walks and rallies.

  16. Prevention • If you are feeling suicidal, call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline, where a trained counselor will answer your questions and help you.

  17. Prevention • World Suicide Prevention Day- Sept 10th • 2011, estimated 40 countries held awareness events to mark occasion

  18. Prevention • Showing respect • Loyalty • Building up Self-esteem

  19. Quiz Time! • 1. How can you tell if someone is suicidal? • 2. In 2010, which country had the highest suicide rate in the world? • 3. What are 3 main causes of suicide? • 4. What are 3 main symptoms of a suicidal individual? • 5. What are some prevention methods for troubled individuals? • 6. What kind of support is available for suicidal

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