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Mental Health: Suicide

Mental Health: Suicide. Lesson 1. SUICIDE. Click on Icon. Words that warn: “ I wish I were dead. ” “ I just want to go to sleep & never wake up. ” “ I won ’ t be a problem for you much longer. ” “ I can ’ t take it anymore. ” “ This pain will be over soon. ” “ Nothing matters. ”.

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Mental Health: Suicide

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  1. Mental Health:Suicide Lesson 1 8th Grade

  2. SUICIDE Click on Icon Words that warn: “I wish I were dead.” “I just want to go to sleep & never wake up.” “I won’t be a problem for you much longer.” “I can’t take it anymore.” “This pain will be over soon.” “Nothing matters.” Definition: the act of intentionally taking one’s life Why is suicide an uncomfortable topic? What are some myths or facts about suicide? 8th Grade

  3. FACTS ABOUT SUICIDE • Most people who have attempted and failed are usually grateful to be alive • Suicide has many warning signs • Use of drugs/alcohol can put people at risk due to impaired judgment • Many people who consider suicide only do so for a brief period in their life 8th Grade

  4. FACTS ABOUT SUICIDE CONTinued Click on Image • 3rd leading cause of death for ages 15 – 24 • More women attempt suicide and more men commit suicide Click on Image 8th Grade

  5. WARNING SIGNS FOR SUICIDE: For any one person, the greater the number of warning signs, the greater the suicide risk. -Feeling hopeless -Withdrawing from family and friends -Neglecting basic needs -Experiencing loss of energy -Taking more risks -Using alcohol and drugs -Giving away personal things 8th Grade

  6. GIVING AND GETTING HELP Click on Image • Take all talk of suicide seriously • Tell your friend suicide is not the answer • Change negative thoughts into positive ones • Don’t keep a secret 8th Grade

  7. This is the end of SuicideLesson 1 STOP HERE 8th Grade

  8. Mental Health: Grief Management Lesson 2 8th Grade

  9. THE GRIEVING PROCESS Grief– express deep sadness because of loss Click on Image • 5 stages of grieving process • Denial: gives you a chance to think • Anger: normal (anger management) • Bargaining: promise to change • Depression: short term is normal • Acceptance: learn how to live with the loss 8th Grade

  10. HELP FOR DEALING WITH LOSS Click on Image • Helping others • Show your support through simple actions • Let the person know you are there for him/her • Tell the person they are strong and will learn to live with the loss Helping yourself • Get plenty of rest/relaxation but stick to a normal routine • Share memories • Express your feelings • Don’t blame yourself 8th Grade

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