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Suicide Prevention David Harris, MPH Julie Geddes

Suicide Prevention David Harris, MPH Julie Geddes. In Oklahoma :. • Between the years of 2004-2008, 2,673 deaths by suicide were reported in Oklahoma. • On average, 527 Oklahomans die by suicide every year.

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Suicide Prevention David Harris, MPH Julie Geddes

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  1. Suicide PreventionDavid Harris, MPHJulie Geddes

  2. In Oklahoma: • Between the years of 2004-2008, 2,673 deaths by suicide were reported in Oklahoma. • On average, 527 Oklahomans die by suicide every year. • In 2004, the annual suicide rate in Oklahoma was 14.1. In 2008, the rate was 15.9, an increase of 13%. • 78% of suicide victims are male, 22% are female. • The rate of suicide completion is higher for males than females across all categories of race and age. • Of those that lost their lives to suicide, 23% had served in the US military. • The suicide rate is particularly high for white males (24.5). • SOURCE: Summary of Violent Deaths in Oklahoma; Oklahoma Violent Death Reporting System, 2004-2008

  3. 87 deaths each day by suicide equivalent of a fully loaded jet crash every other day 3

  4. University Students • Second leading cause of death • Number one cause is untreated depression • Suicidal college students are quiet, reserved, depressed, and socially isolated • Returning veterans returning to college are high risk population American Association of Suicidology

  5. One in five college students believe that their depression level is higher than it should be-yet only 6% say that they would seek help. • Case for early identification and intervention • One intervention may be all it takes to relieve someone if suicidal tendencies American Association of Suicidology

  6. Warning Signs • Chest tightness • Pain in the arm or neck • Sweating • Collapse • Action • Clear airway • Breathe • Chest compression • Warning Signs • Clinical depression • Statements of hopelessness • Giving away prized possessions • Action • Question • Persuade • Refer CPR and QPR

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