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Teenage Suicide. Chapter 5 Lesson 2 & 3 Pages. 230-237. Interactive Study guide Activity. Open iSwifter APP Open the bookmarks tab and choose “ Glencoe chapter activities ” Drop Down: “ Chapter Activities ” Go to: Chapter 5 Next, Open: “Interactive Study Guides” Open: “Lesson #3”
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Teenage Suicide Chapter 5 Lesson 2 & 3 Pages. 230-237
Interactive Study guide Activity Open iSwifter APP Open the bookmarks tab and choose “Glencoe chapter activities” Drop Down: “Chapter Activities” Go to: Chapter 5 Next, Open: “Interactive Study Guides” Open: “Lesson #3” http://glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/health_fitness/glencoe_health_09/isg/GH_ch05.3_550x390.swf
Suicide Prevention and Getting Help Objective 1: Identify the common risk factors. Objective 2: List the warning signs of suicide Objective 3: Determine strategies to prevent suicides and strategies for coping with depression. Objective 4: Describe ways you can help
Facts & Myths on Suicide People who talk about suicide don’t commit suicide Suicide happens without warning Suicidal people are fully intent on dying Once a person is suicidal, they are suicidal forever Improvement following a suicidal crisis means that a suicide risk is over Every person who commits suicide is mentally ill. Suicide is more common among the lower socio-economic groups Suicide is caused by one very traumatic loss in the victims life. There is nothing you can do to stop a suicide.
Teenage Suicide • Suicide: The intended taking of one’s own life. • Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for teens ages 15-19. • Each year, 15% of all teens in this age group will consider suicide. • Cluster Suicides: A series of suicides occurring within a short period of time and involving several people in the same school or community.
Suicide Statistics • According to the American foundation for Suicide Prevention; in 2010 there were 38,364 suicides. That’s one suicide every 13.7 minutes. • http://www.afsp.org/understanding-suicide/facts-and-figures • Lake County Suicide Stats: Each year 60 individuals in lake county die from suicide. For every suicide, its estimated that 18 attempts have been made. That’s approximately 1,080 attempts a year, averaging almost 3 a day!! • http://www.lakecountyil.gov/Coroner/Prevention/Pages/default.aspx • Suicide Video Clip: • http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/suicide-rates-increase-in-u-s-maine/1d003rmbz
Suicide Risk Factors(pg. 230) • 90% of the people who kill themselves are suffering from depression, or another mental disorder, or abusing alcohol or drugs. • Some people use alcohol or other drugs to relieve their depression. These have a depressant effect making self-destructive behavior more likely. • video, “Cyberbulling Suicide” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYWXeUAM6ws
The vast majority of those who attempt suicide do not want to die; they are suffering and are making a plea for help!
Did you know? • Four males commit suicide to every 1 female, and represent 79.4% of all U.S suicides. • Firearms are the most commonly used method of suicide among males (57.6%) • Females attempt suicide 2-3 times as often as males do • Poisoning is the most common method of suicide for females (39.1%) • http://www.cdc.gov/ViolencePrevention/pdf/Suicide-DataSheet-a.pdf
Recognizing the verbal warning signs • Direct statements (I want to die, I don’t want to live anymore, I wish I were dead) • Indirect statements (I won’t have to put up with this much longer, they’ll be sorry when I’m gone, I can’t take it anymore) • Writing poems, songs, or diary entries that deal with death • Suicide threats or insinuations
Recognizing the nonverbal or behavioral signs • An unusual obsession with death • Withdrawal from friends • Giving away personal belongings • Deterioration in schoolwork or recreational activities. • Dramatic changes in personality, hygiene, or appearance. • Substance abuse
How You Can Help • Show empathy when talking with the person. This will let the person know that you are concerned. • Initiate a meaningful conversation: Show interest, compassion, patience, and understanding. • Show support and ask questions: • Try to persuade the person to seek help: Offer to go with if needed. Tell an adult even if they say they are going to talk to someone later.
Activity What would you do in these Scenario's? • Scenario #1: You are on the phone talking to your friend and he/she tells you that they are having another horrible day and that they are going to commit suicide. • Scenario #2: You and your friend are in the hallway and he/she tells you again that they feel no love from his her parents and that he/she hopes that they miss me when I’m gone.