I’ll See You Yesterday

What do these people have in common? They are Young and Old. They are Men and Women. They are middle income to very wealthy.

They are: Phillip Seymour Hoffman, age 66 Gia Allerand, age 29 Cory Monteith, age 27 Mindy McCreedy, age 38 Amanda Todd, age 15 General Angelo Reyes, age 66 L’Wren Scott, age 50 Jeremy Rodemeyer, age 14

Unfortunately, They all took their own lives! Suicide—It Hurts!

A Promise For Tomorrow Suicide Prevention

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LET’S SEE WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT THE PROBLEM OF YOUTH SUICIDE.

QUESTIONS TRUE OR FALSE

QUESTION 1 SUICIDE IS THE 3 rd LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGE 15 to 24.

ANSWER TRUE

It is estimated that... WE LOSE APPROXIMATELY 100+ YOUNG PEOPLE TO SUICIDE EACH WEEK IN OUR NATION.

QUESTION 2 PEOPLE WHO TALK ABOUT OR THREATEN SUICIDE RARELY COMMIT SUICIDE.

ANSWER FALSE

QUESTION 3 APPROXIMATELY ONE YOUNG PERSON DIES BY SUICIDE EVERY 1 HOUR and 45 MINUTES.

ANSWER TRUE The United States Real Time Death Toll Reported from January 1, 2014-March 28, ,743 people took their lives by suicide. Suicide worldwide was estimated to represent 1.3% of The total global burden of disease in 2004.

QUESTION 4 TALKING TO A PERSON ABOUT SUICIDAL FEELINGS MAY CAUSE HIM/HER TO ATTEMPT SUICIDE.

ANSWER FALSE

Question 5 SUICIDE IS THE NUMBER ONE PREVENTABLE CAUSE OF DEATH.

ANSWER TRUE

QUESTION 6 PEOPLE WHO ARE CONTEMPLATING SUICIDE ALMOST ALWAYS INDICATE THEIR INTENTIONS TO SOMEONE BEFOREHAND.

ANSWER TRUE

IN FACT… In almost 70% of all suicides the person told someone their intentions at least 1 hour before. Why didn’t that person say anything about what they had been told?

Some Startling Facts... The Statistics tell us that suicide is devastating. So, do our hearts...

Youth Suicide Statistics 1. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people ages 15 to Youth suicide rates have tripled in the last 40 years. 3. There has been a 100+% increase in suicides for year olds since young people lose their lives to suicide each week. 5. More teenagers and young adults die from suicide than from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, stroke, pneumonia and influenza, and chronic lung disease combined. 6. One completed suicide touches the lives of 1600 people.

Just a Bad Day or Something More… Do you think it is normal to have a bad day? What are some words that describe how you feel on your bad days? Does anyone notice you are having a bad day? If yes, who? How do you know they notice? Again, are you Listening? Sharing? Seeking Help?

Warning Signs Suicide Threats Previous Suicide Attempts Sudden Changes In Behavior Depression Final Arrangements

Suicide Threats “I would be better off dead!” “You won’t have me around much longer to bother you!” “I wish I was dead” “I am going to kill myself”…(this is straight forward, but it happens) Can you think of other examples?

Previous Suicide Attempts Four out of five completed suicides are NOT the first attempt. Physical Mutilation is an attempt to relieve anxiety…it can sometimes lead to suicidal thoughts or attempts. Even if the attempt seems to be “only for attention,” take it as a serious cry for help and seek help immediately.

Sudden Changes in Behavior A quiet person becomes loud and obvious. A loud person becomes very quiet and reserved. A gentle person becomes aggressive and angers easily. An outgoing person becomes withdrawn. There may be changes in grades or class attendance.

Depression Feeling the “blues” every day for two weeks or longer Feelings of being alone or of no one caring Sleeplessness or wanting to sleep an abnormal amount of time Eating disorders - eating too much or not enough Being irritable alot of the time Finding little joy in the day and trouble finding hope in the future Low energy level or fatigue Poor concentration and/or difficulty making decisions

Final Arrangements The Giving away of “prized possessions”… examples: favorite piece of jewelry or clothing, driver’s license, collection, etc. “Making rounds”… the visiting of friends to set things right and say good-bye. Sharing of funeral plans (primarily by girls to a best friend).

Consider Mark Mark is texting Brad’s girlfriend, Kathy. Brad threatens to jump Mark with his friends if he does not leave Kathy alone. Mark lives at home with his mom and step-father. Mark’s step-father is demanding and overbearing. Mark’s mom does not know what to do.

Consider Jan Jan just broke up with her boyfriend. Jan allowed her boyfriend to take pictures of her when she was intimate with him. Her boyfriend has now posted these revealing pictures on the internet for everyone to see. They will not be going to prom. Jan lives with her sister and mom. Mom is single and depends on Jan a lot to help at home when she dates. Jan’s sister was valedictorian of her class. Mom expects Jan to do the same and earn a full ride scholarship for college.

Video Presentation “Choices” As we watch the video clips, pay attention to the behavior of Mark and Jan to see if you can identify “signs of concern”. Make note of all the signs you see. Think about what you know about suicidal ideation.

Video Clip of Jan with friend, Kathy

Video Clips of Jan with friend, Kathy What did you see? What concerns you? What should Kathy do? What would you do? Please Discuss.

Video Clip of Mark & Tom

Video Clips of Mark & Tom What did you see? What concerns you? What should Tom do? What would you do? Please Discuss.

So What Do You Think Happened With Mark and Jan? Please discuss with your class.

Video Clip of Kathy & Jan

Do you see anything that concerns you about Jan? What did you see? What concerns you? What would you do? Please Discuss.

Video Clip of Mark

What Could Kathy Have Done Differently? Please Discuss.

How Can You Help a Friend Who is Contemplating Suicide?

IT’S ABOUT LIVING L*I*F*E L- represents the main thing you must do. LISTEN I-represents the second thing you can do to help. INSIST ON HONESTY F-stands for the third thing you can do to help your friend, talk about FEELINGS, yours and theirs. E-is for EXTEND A HELPING HAND. Go with your friend to get help.

POSSIBLE PLACES FOR HELP Favorite Teacher/Coach Parent Clergy/MinisterLaw Enforcement Guidance Counselor Medical Doctor Other Trusted Adult Crisis Line Local Mental Health Center

Friends Helping Friends If you see any of the signs mentioned in a friend or a classmate, tell a responsible adult immediately. If you are dealing with any of the signs mentioned, go tell a friend immediately. Your life is indeed precious! Be willing to risk your friendship to save a friend. REMEMBER Your knowledge of suicidal ideation could save someone’s life. You Can Save a Life!

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