1. The act of intentionally taking one’s own life
Suicide
The act of intentionally taking one’s own life

2. The inability to … manage your emotions & communicate your feelings leads to…
Unmanageable stress
Victim of violence/abuse
Aggressive behavior
Violent tendencies
Depression and/or anxiety
Suicidal thoughts

3. Three forms of commination
Communication is the ability to exchange information from person to person with verbal or nonverbal cues.
Three forms of commination
Passive- not offering opposition when challenged or pressured
Aggressive-hostile and unfriendly in the way one expresses oneself
Assertive- direct and respectful in the way one presents their thoughts and ideas

4. Teen suicide is the second leading cause of death for teens in Idaho.
Teenage Suicide
Teen suicide is the second leading cause of death for teens in Idaho.

5. No one can stop a suicide
Myths
No one can stop a suicide
Suicidal people keep their plans to themselves
Facts
If people in crisis get the help they need, they will probably never be suicidal again.
Most suicidal people communicate their intent during week preceding their attempt.

6. Boys are more likely to commit suicide.
Girls are more likely attempt suicide.

7. Suicide: Depression
Depression is a normal reaction to life’s challenges.
Teens with depression are at a greater risk of suicide.

8. Suicide: Drug Abuse Drugs Only increase the risk for teen suicide.
Will not help the pain of depression go away.
not the solution for suicide.

9. Suicide: Stress Adolescents are expected to know and do more such as:
Chores
Homework
Have a job (when old enough)
Extracurricular school events

10. Warning signs Giving away cherished possession Extreme Frustration
Sleep Disturbances
Neglect of personal appearance
Anger, aggression, moodiness
Withdrawal from family and friends
Unable to make decisions
Appetite problems, losing or gaining weight

11. What to Avoid: Leave the person alone Counsel the person yourself
Debate whether suicide is right or wrong
Act shocked

12. Suicide Prevention There is help: Safe havens Call lines
Call TALK
Parents
School counselors
Tell a trusted adult

13. Resiliency- the ability to recover from illness, hardship, and other stressors

14. Remember: Suicide is a permanent alternative to a temporary problem
It does not have to happen!

15. Assignment
Write a letter to an individual who has helped you during a tough time, or inspired you. In this letter, please express to them how much they mean to you and what an impact they have made on your life. The letter needs to be a least 2 paragraphs in length, typed and double spaced.

16. Inspirational Letter 5 points for turning in paper with name
10 points for following directions (typed double spaced and letter 5pts each part)
10 points for two paragraphs with five or more sentences per paragraph
10 points for content in the letter. Did you identify what they mean to you and how they have inspired you as an individual.