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Teen Suicide: Let's deal with it. Let's prevent it.

By: James S. Anthony, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist Center for Human Development 4505 White Bear Parkway, Suite 1800 White Bear Lake, MN chdtherapy.com jamessanthony.com

Presentation Outline Depression in Youth Myths vs Facts About Suicide/Depression Depression Symptoms Suicide Warning Signs How to Help Psychotherapy Spirituality Coping with Loss from Suicide Suicide Contagion

Depression in youth Being a teen is tough enough when you're healthy, but it can be unbearable for teens with depression Teens do not need to handle this alone. Depression may lead to suicide Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people 10 to 25 years old. Treating depression is the most effective way to prevent suicide Teens may struggle with pressure to fit in, relationship break-ups, school work pressures, and home problems.

Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression Suicide is usually a cry for help

Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression FACT

Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression Suicide is not becoming more common with teens and young adults

Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression Myth

Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression Suicide is most common among the elderly

Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression FACT

Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression Depression isn't really an illness.

Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression Myth

Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression All people with depression appear sad

Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression Myth

Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression People with depression are weak and should be able to snap out of it.

Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression Myth

Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression The top two reasons for not seeking help for depression and suicide is stigma of mental illness and lack of access to help

Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression FACT

Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression Something bad must have happened to people to get depression

Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression Myth

Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression Most people with depression can't be helped

Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression Myth

Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression Depression is something you should be ashamed of and hide from others

Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression Myth

Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression More people die from suicide than homicide

Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression FACT

Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression Depression isn't really that serious

Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression Myth 70% of suicides suffered from untreated depression

Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression Don't talk about suicide or you give depressed persons the idea to kill themselves

Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression Myth

Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression Suicides usually happen without any warnings

Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression Myth 80% of those who attempt or complete gave warnings

Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression You should keep secret a confidence of someone planning to kill themselves

Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression Myth

Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression The three leading methods of suicide are firearms, suffocation, and poisoning

Myths vs Facts about Suicide/Depression FACT

Depression Symptoms Feeling sad, empty or numb Tired or overwhelmed Cry easily Can't sleep or sleep well Can't eat No interest in anything In pain Angry, moody, easily irritated Abuse drugs or alcohol No hope

Suicide Warning Signs Talking about suicide or death Feeling hopeless, helpless, or worthless Previous suicide attempts Has experienced a loss Making preparations, such as a will or giving things away, saying goodbye or making amends Buying or having a gun and bullets or pills Suddenly becoming happier when originally sad

How to HELP: SUICIDE, 911 Show that you care and express concern Actively encourage the person to seek help and stay close until help arrives Ask about suicide thoughts and intention Be kind, understanding, and supportive Don't blame yourself, anyone else, or the person Don't offer glib reassurance, argue, or challenge

What is Psychotherapy? Focus on goals, thoughts, behaviors, and relationships related to depression Goal is getting and staying well, not just getting better. Helps you learn to change how depression makes you think, feel, and act Help overcome low self-esteem and pessimism Help to cope with stress and foster resilience May be most effective in conjunction with medication.

Spirituality Meaning, values, and purpose in life Feelings of peace and harmony Getting involved Belonging Helping others Inspiration from others such as: DARKNESS VISIBLE: A MEMOIR OF MADNESS by William Styron

Coping with Loss from Suicide You'll need time to grieve and heal Need to understand suicide Understand your feelings Work through any guilt or anger Talk about feelings of loss and pain Get support and help Remember the person who has died Seek inner peace Take care of yourself Tell the truth, but no need for details

Suicide Contagion Exposure to a suicide influences others to attempt or commit suicide Not censorship but responsible reporting No sensationalizing or normalizing Be concise and factual Do not be graphic

Suicide Contagion (2) Do not call it a “successful” suicide Publicize resources—hot lines, counseling, etc. Avoid simplistic explanations for suicide Do not glorify the suicide victim or the method

Thank you. Any questions or comments? James S. Anthony, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist Center for Human Development White Bear Lake, MN Jamessanthony.com SUICIDE