Bev Marquez, Chief Executive Officer November 3, 2017
844.493.TALK(8255) www.RMCrisisPartners.org Youth Suicide Stats Suicide is the 1st leading cause of death in those aged 10-14 in Colorado Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in those aged 10-19 in Colorado A study done by Columbia University in 1990 showed that suicide is “contagious” People aged 15-19 are 2X-4X more prone to this contagion than other age groups The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have demonstrated that the period after emergency interventions is one of heightened risk for suicide, with significant numbers of deaths occurring following discharge from either an emergency department or inpatient hospitalization 844.493.TALK(8255) www.RMCrisisPartners.org
Youth Suicide Stressors Social Standards Social Pressures Grades/Performance 844.493.TALK(8255) www.RMCrisisPartners.org
844.493.TALK(8255) www.RMCrisisPartners.org Suicide Screening Ask each individual if they are having suicidal thoughts today or if they have ever had suicidal thoughts. If the answer is yes, move to secondary screening questions Secondary Screening Questions: Does the client have a plan for suicide/homicide? Yes No Maybe (same for all below) Does the client have any past attempts? Does the client have a significant mental health condition? Does the client present with intent to die? Does the client have a substance use problem? Does the client present as irritable, agitated or aggressive? If answer is yes to any of the above questions, move to the suicide assessment 844.493.TALK(8255) www.RMCrisisPartners.org
844.493.TALK(8255) www.RMCrisisPartners.org Suicide Assessment Assess for suicide risk based on the 4 facets of: Desire, Capability, Intent, and Buffers Desire includes exploring: Strength of thoughts Psychological pain Hopelessness Helplessness Perceived Burden Capability includes exploring: Previous attempts Exposure to another’s suicide Availability of means Currently intoxicated Mood changes Substance use Anxiety Decreased sleep Out of touch with reality Intent includes exploring A suicide plan Preparatory behaviors Expressed intent to die Buffers include exploring: Immediate supports Social supports Core Values/beliefs Future Plans Ambivalence for Living 844.493.TALK(8255) www.RMCrisisPartners.org
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Resources Second Wind Fund General Information: 720.962.0706 Colorado Crisis Services 1.844.493.TALK (8255) Text “TALK” to 38255 www.ColoradoCrisisServices.org Second Wind Fund General Information: 720.962.0706 Referral: 303.988.2645 www.thesecondwindfund.org