Depression and Suicide

Objectives: Students will be able to evaluate and recognize the warning signs and learn different resources for help Students will be able to evaluate and recognize the warning signs and learn different resources for help Students will be able to understand and be made aware of uncomfortable feelings and risk factors of suicide and depression Students will be able to understand and be made aware of uncomfortable feelings and risk factors of suicide and depression Students will be able to describe how to prevent suicide Students will be able to describe how to prevent suicide

Depression A mood disorder in which people lose interest in life and no longer find enjoyment in anything they do. A mood disorder in which people lose interest in life and no longer find enjoyment in anything they do. A person feels extremely sad and hopeless. A person feels extremely sad and hopeless. Causes of Depression Causes of Depression Chemical disorder in the brain Chemical disorder in the brain Heredity Heredity Anxieties or phobias that isolate a person Anxieties or phobias that isolate a person Major stresses Major stresses

Warning Signs- of depression Extreme sadness for no reason Extreme sadness for no reason Inability to cheer up with good news Inability to cheer up with good news Change in Appetite Change in Appetite Change in Sleep Patterns Change in Sleep Patterns Fatigue or lack of energy Fatigue or lack of energy Feelings of Worthlessness Feelings of Worthlessness Difficulty Concentrating Difficulty Concentrating Thoughts of Death or Suicide Thoughts of Death or Suicide

Problems in Life Leading to Suicidal Thoughts and Behavior Trouble growing up Trouble growing up Depression Depression Family Problems Family Problems Divorce / Separation Divorce / Separation Excessive Arguing Excessive Arguing Abuse Abuse A significant loss A significant loss Death of a family member or close friend Death of a family member or close friend Pressure to succeed Pressure to succeed In school or in life In school or in life

Statistics For youth (ages 10-17) Utah ranks 5th in the nation for suicide deaths Suicide is the second leading cause of death Females attempt suicide more frequently than males; however males die by suicide at a higher rate than females

Warning Signs of Suicide Talking about suicide Talking about suicide Dropping usual activities and friends Dropping usual activities and friends Letting personal appearance go Letting personal appearance go Taking unnecessary risks( increased drug and alcohol use.) Taking unnecessary risks( increased drug and alcohol use.) Giving away prized possessions Giving away prized possessions a prior suicide attempt, a prior suicide attempt, making a plan, making a plan, preoccupation with death, preoccupation with death, signs of depression, hopelessness and anxiety, signs of depression, hopelessness and anxiety, Nobody would miss me.

When a Friend Talks About Suicide- what do you do ?

DO’s Be direct Be direct Be a good listener Be a good listener Realize people have differing perspectives on problems Realize people have differing perspectives on problems Show that you care Show that you care Encourage the person to talk to someone who can help Encourage the person to talk to someone who can help Tell someone yourself Tell someone yourself

Old Lady or Young Woman?

DONT’S Don’t sidestep the issue Don’t sidestep the issue Don’t feel responsible for saving the person Don’t feel responsible for saving the person Don’t keep what you know a secret – tell a trusted adult! Don’t keep what you know a secret – tell a trusted adult!

Remember: Q-P-R Question- Don’t be afraid to ask these questions Question- Don’t be afraid to ask these questions 1. Are you suicidal? 1. Are you suicidal? 2. Do you have a plan? 2. Do you have a plan? 3. Do you have a way to carry out your plan? 3. Do you have a way to carry out your plan? Persuade- Persuade them to get help and to talk to an adult Persuade- Persuade them to get help and to talk to an adult Refer- Tell a trusted adult. DO NOT KEEP IT A SECRET Refer- Tell a trusted adult. DO NOT KEEP IT A SECRET

Resources Serving Davis, Morgan, & Weber Counties Weber Mental Health Crisis/Suicide Prevention Hotline 24 hours / 7 days (801) Serving Davis, Morgan, & Weber Counties Weber Mental Health Crisis/Suicide Prevention Hotline 24 hours / 7 days (801) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at TALK (8255) findtreatment.samhsa.gov HELP (4357) Website: helpline findtreatment.samhsa.govwww.samhsa.gov/find-help/national- helpline Your counselors or another trusted adult

REMEMBER Good times come and go Good times come and go Bad times come and go Bad times come and go Moods change several times daily Moods change several times daily What you do to help yourself makes the difference!!! What you do to help yourself makes the difference!!!

DON’T PROMISE TO KEEP A SUICIDE THREAT A SECRET. IT IS NOT DISLOYAL TO SAVE A LIFE!

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Don’t Ever Give Up!!!