1. Name at least 5 warning signs of depression

2. Define Depression
Define Anxiety
Discuss HW WS 69

3. Suicide Prevention and Getting Help
Ch. 5 pg. 122

4. Myths and Facts About Suicide
Myth – People who don’t talk about suicide won’t really attempt it Fact – People who talk about suicide are usually considering it and should be taken seriously Myth – When people are determined to commit suicide, nothing can stop them Fact – Getting help for suicidal people can prevent it Myth – Talking about suicide may give someone the idea to attempt it Fact - Talking about suicide and where to get help will help prevent it

5. Suicide Risk Factors Alcohol/Drug abuse Depression/Mental Disorder
Stressful Situation or Loss
Previous Suicide Attempts
Access to Weapons
Cluster Suicides

6. Suicide Prevention
Thoughts/behaviors are expressions of extreme distress
Discussion should be treated as if it were going to happen.
Initiate meaningful conversation
Support him/her and ask questions
Encourage him/her to seek help

7. Warning Signs of Suicide
Direct and indirect statements
Journal entries, poems, song lyrics dealing with death
Direct or indirect suicide threats
Unusual obsession with death
Withdrawal
Dramatic changes in personality, hygiene or appearance
Impulsive, irrational, or unusual behavior
Sense of guilt, shame, or rejection; negative self-evaluation

8. Warning Signs of Suicide, cont.
Deterioration in schoolwork or recreational performance
Giving away personal belongings
Substance abuse
Complaints about physical symptoms such as stomachaches, headaches, and fatigue
Persistent boredom and indifference
Violent actions, rebellious behavior, or running away
Intolerance for praise or rewards

9. Getting Help Be aware that help is needed!
When it’s Needed
Be aware that help is needed!
Feeling trapped or worried constantly
Feelings affect sleep, diet, performance, or relationships
Alcohol/Drug use
Increase in aggression, violence, or recklessness
Where To Go
People around you are available for help!
School officials
Parents
Counselors
Clergy
Crisis Hotlines

10. Stumbling Blocks Perceived lack of help
Admitting help is needed is extremely difficult
Seeking helps seems like weakness but it is in fact great inner strength
Serious disorders require professional intervention which is intimidating

11. Mental Health Professionals
Counselor
School Psychologist
Psychiatrist
Neurologist
Clinical Psychologist
Psychiatric Social Worker

12. Treatment Methods
Psychotherapy – ongoing dialogue between a patient and mental health professional Behavior Therapy – treatment process that focuses on changing unwanted behaviors through rewards and reinforcements Cognitive Therapy – treatment method designed to identify and correct distorted thinking patterns that can lead to feelings and behaviors that may be troublesome, self-defeating, or self-destructive

13. Treatment Methods, cont.
Family Therapy – helps the family function in more positive and constructive ways by exploring patterns in communication and providing support and education Group Therapy – treats a group of people who have similar problems and who meet regularly with a trained counselor Drug Therapy – use of certain medications to treat or reduce the symptoms of a mental disorder
Test on Unit 1
Read Ch. 6