MENTAL HEALTH HEALTH MR. GARDNER SUICIDE MENTAL HEALTH HEALTH MR. GARDNER
SUICIDE Accounts for 1/3rd of all teenage deaths 18 verified teen suicides daily 3x’s as many boys as girls kill themselves (75% of total) 9 of 10 attempted suicides are female
Reasons &/or Warning Signs for Suicide Distress signal “I hate myself” Manipulation “I will kill myself if you break up with me” Punish Another Rejoin the dead Boyfriend/girlfriend relative
Reasons &/or Warning Signs for Suicide cont. Reaction to rejection Dumped Cut from a sport Overwhelming Guilt or Shame Symptom of a Mental Disorder Bipolar Spiritual/Cultural Suicide bombers
WARNING SIGNS Negative change in lifestyle/schoolwork Rebellious or bizarre behavior Increase in risks or violent behavior Change in appearance
PREVENTION 80% ARE TREATABLE TALK about your troubles Show interest in a friend’s problem Be a good LISTENER (eye contact)