1. The facts

2. How Common is Suicide?
Over 33,000 Americans die yearly of suicide (that is one ever 15 minutes) compared with about 18,000 homicides
For young people, suicide is the third leading cause of death (after unintentional injuries and homicide)
More people die of suicide than murder
More than twice as many people die of suicide than HIV/AIDs
Among year olds (you guys!) suicide accounts for 12% of deaths annually

3. What Are the Risk Factors?
Having depression (15% of severely depressed people die of suicide)
Being male (4x as many men die of suicide than women, but women are 3x as likely to attempt suicide)
Using drugs (73% of suicides involve drugs)
Being an adult (most suicides are adults)
Exposure to suicidal behavior in others (even in fiction)

5. FACT
Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for those ages 15-24

6. The Myths

7. "People who talk about suicide won't really do it."
Not True
Almost everyone who commits or attempts suicide has given some clue or warning. Do not ignore suicide threats. Statements like "you'll be sorry when I'm dead," "I can't see any way out," -- no matter how casually or jokingly said, may indicate serious suicidal feelings.

8. "Anyone who tries to kill him/herself must be crazy."
Not True
Most suicidal people are not psychotic or insane. They may be upset, grief-stricken, depressed or despairing, but extreme distress and emotional pain are always signs of mental illness and are not signs of psychosis.

9. "Talking about suicide may give someone the idea."
Not True
You don't give a suicidal person morbid ideas by talking about suicide. The opposite is true -- bringing up the subject of suicide and discussing it openly is one of the most helpful things you can do.

10. “Suicide is a victimless crime."
Not True
Everyone has friends and family who will mourn the loss. One suicide places a tremendous burden on society. Other people are more likely to commit suicide after there is one suicide (this is ESPECIALLY true in school settings).

11. Helping Friends

12. Suicide is Preventable
Most people who attempt suicide leave room for rescue
However, 5,000 young people in U.S. do complete suicide each year

13. Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem

14. WHAT ARE THE COMMON REASONS FOR SUICIDE?

15. Suicidal teens feel the 3 H’s
Helpless
Hapless
Hopeless
The 3 H’s lead to the feeling of being powerless

16. Teens who attempt: See problems as unsolvable
See suicide as the only answer

17. HOW CAN I HELP A FRIEND WHO IS SUICIDAL OR DEPRESSED?

18. WARNING SIGNS Talking about suicide Talking about hopelessness
Preoccupation with death
Suddenly happier, calmer
Loss of interest in the things one cares about
Visiting or calling loved ones
Making arrangements
Giving away prized possessions
Social withdrawal

19. QPR CPR for suicide prevention Q = Ask the question?
P = Prevent - Listen
R = Refer - Get help

20. Q. -What is the right question?
Are you thinking of killing yourself?

21. P. - Prevent by Listening Careful listening & honest talk says:
I take you seriously
I care about you
I want to help

22. How to help a friend through a suicidal crisis
DO reach out
DO show that you care
DO ask questions
DO encourage your friend to talk
DO listen without making judgments
DO remain calm
DO get help (Medical Professional, ER)

23. DON’T make your friend’s problem seem unimportant
DON’T act shocked
DON’T keep your friend’s suicide plans a secret
DON’T ask your friend to think how his or her suicide would make others feel
DON’T try to take any weapon away from your friend
DON’T leave your friend alone in a crisis

24. R. - Refer: GET HELP Go together for help Your parents Adult relatives
A trusted teacher
School counselors
Your family doctor
The police
Your coach
Your neighbors
Religious Leaders
Your best friend’s parents
911
Go together for help

25. Suicide Prevention Hotlines
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Use it to talk to a crisis worker or report a tip
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Suicide Prevention Hotlines
(801)
TALK (8255)

26. Life has it’s ups and downs. Be a part of the positive.