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The Jason Foundation

The Jason Foundation. “A Promise For Tomorrow”. A Promise For Tomorrow. Lesson A. In 1999…. Dr. David Satcher declared suicide as a “National Health Problem”… especially within the youth and elderly populations. The Jason Foundation. The Beginning… July 16, 1997.

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The Jason Foundation

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  1. The Jason Foundation “A Promise For Tomorrow”

  2. A Promise For Tomorrow Lesson A

  3. In 1999… Dr. David Satcher declared suicide as a “National Health Problem”… especially within the youth and elderly populations.

  4. The Jason Foundation The Beginning… July 16, 1997

  5. LET’S SEE WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT THE PROBLEM OF YOUTH SUICIDE.

  6. QUESTIONS TRUE OR FALSE

  7. QUESTION 1 SUICIDE IS THE 3rd LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGE 15 to 24?

  8. ANSWER TRUE

  9. It is estimated that… We lose approximately 100+ young people to suicide EACH WEEK in our nation.

  10. QUESTION 2 PEOPLE WHO TALK ABOUT OR THREATEN SUICIDE RARELY COMMIT SUICIDE?

  11. ANSWER FALSE

  12. QUESTION 3 APPROXIMATELY ONE YOUNG PERSON DIES BY SUICIDE EVERY 1 HOUR and 45 MINUTES?

  13. ANSWER TRUE

  14. QUESTION 4 TALKING TO A PERSON ABOUT SUICIDAL FEELINGS MAY CAUSE HIM/HER TO ATTEMPT SUICIDE?

  15. ANSWER FALSE

  16. QUESTION 5 Suicide is the number one preventable cause of death.

  17. ANSWER TRUE

  18. QUESTION 6 People who are contemplating suicide almost always indicate their intentions to someone beforehand.

  19. ANSWER TRUE

  20. IN FACT… In almost 70% of all suicides the person told someone their intentions at least 1 hour before. Why didn’t that person say anything to anyone?

  21. Youth Suicide Statistics • Suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people ages 15 to 24. 2. There has been a 300% increase in youth suicides in the past 40 years. 3. There has been a 128% increase in suicides for 10-14 year olds since 1980. 4. 100+ young people lose their lives to suicide each week. 5. More teenagers and young adults die from suicide than from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, stroke, pneumonia and influenza, and chronic lung disease combined.

  22. A Promise For Tomorrow Lesson B

  23. Video Presentation “Choices”

  24. A Promise For Tomorrow Lesson C

  25. Just a Bad Day or Something More… • Do you think it is normal to have a bad day? • What are some words that describe how you feel on your bad days? • Does anyone notice you are having a bad day? • If Yes, who? • How do you know they notice?

  26. Warning Signs • Suicide Threats • Previous Suicide Attempts • Sudden Changes In Behavior • Depression • Final Arrangements

  27. Suicide Threats • “I would be better off dead!” • “You won’t have me around much longer to bother you!” • “I wish I was dead” • “I am going to kill myself”…(this is straight forward, but it happens) Can you think of other examples?

  28. Previous Suicide Attempts • Four out of Five completed suicides are NOT the first attempt • Physical Mutilation is a sign of wanting to hurt oneself… that can result in suicide. • Even if the attempt seems to be “only for attention” take it as a serious attempt.

  29. A quiet person becomes loud and obvious. A loud person becomes very quiet and reserved. A gentle person becomes aggressive and angers easily. An outgoing person becomes withdrawn. Changes in grades or class attendance Sudden Changes in Behavior

  30. Depression • Feeling the “blues” every day for two weeks or longer • Feelings of being alone or of no one caring • Sleeplessness or wanting to sleep an abnormal amount of time • Eating disorders- eating too much or not enough

  31. Final Arrangements • The giving away of “prized possessions” examples: favorite piece of jewelry or clothing, driver’s license, collection, etc. • “Making rounds”… the visiting of friends to set things right and say good-bye. • Sharing of funeral plans (primarily by girls to a best friend).

  32. A Promise For Tomorrow Lesson D

  33. Video Presentation “Choices” As we watch the video again pay attention to the behavior of Mark and Jan to see if you can identify “signs of concern”. List on a piece of paper all the signs you see. Think about what you know about suicidal ideation. What would you have done before? What would you do now?

  34. A Promise For Tomorrow Lesson E

  35. How to Help Talk Listen Respond LIFE Listen Insist on honesty Feelings- share them Extend a helping hand

  36. IT’S ABOUT LIVING L*I*F*E L- represents the very first thing you must do… LISTEN I-represents the second thing you can do to help.. INSIST ON HONESTY F-stands for the third thing you can do to help your friend, talk about FEELINGS, yours and theirs. E-is for EXTEND A HELPING HAND. Go with your friend to get help.

  37. POSSIBLE PLACES FOR HELP • Favorite Teacher/Coach • Parent • Clergy • Guidance Counselor • Medical Doctor • Other Trusted Adult • Crisis Line • Local Mental Health Center

  38. Friends Helping Friends • If you see any of the signs mentioned in a friend or a classmate tell someone immediately. • Be willing to risk your friendship to save a friend. REMEMBER Your knowledge of suicidal ideation could save someone’s life.

  39. The Jason Foundation 181 East Main Street, Suite 5 Hendersonville, TN 37075 www.jasonfoundation.com 1-888-881-2323

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