1. Suicide
By: Mindy Mangelson, Mari Orikasa, Caitie World, Mollie Mcalpin, Deidre Durham

2. Introduction The act or an instance of intentionally killing oneself.
Suicide takes the lives of nearly 30,000 Americans every year.
Over half of suicides are completed with a firearm.
There are an estimated 8 to 25 attempted suicide to one completion.
Suicide is the 11th cause of death.

3. Indicated Point to be Presented
Suicide age groups
Teen
Adult
Elderly
Assisted Suicide
Causes
Ethnic Background
Gender
Income
Risk Factor
Method
Warning signs
Prevention

4. Teens and Suicide
Suicide is the third-leading cause of death for 15- to 24-year-olds and the sixth leading cause of death for 5-to-14-year-olds.
At least 25 attempts are made for every completed teen suicide.
Girls think about and attempt suicide about twice as often as boys.
Boys die by suicide about four times as often girls.

5. Methods
Girls
Boys
Cutting
Firearms
Overdose
Hanging

6. Reasons Teens Commit Suicide
After stressful life event
Psychological Disorders
Family history of depression or suicide
Victim of emotional, physical, or sexual abuse
Dealing with bisexuality or homosexuality
Lack of a support network
Drug/Alcohol abuse

7. Warning Signs Talking about death or suicide in general
Hints they wont be around
Talks about feeling hopeless or guilty
Giving away possessions
Changes in eating and sleeping habits
Pulling away from family, friends, school
Engaging in risk-taking behaviors

8. Adulthood Age 25-65
Suicide is 4th common cause of death in America and 2nd leading cause of death among adults ages
13.6% rate
Rates for females are highest at ages 45-54
Rates for males are highest at age 75+
55% of suicide’s are inflicted with a firearm

9. Common Reasons… Mental illness’s Substance abuse
Don’t search for help because they feel discriminated against.
Don’t seek professional care.
15% that are clinically depressed die by suicide
Men Feel they can’t provide for family
Loss of job
Can’t find that pays enough
Prior suicide attempt
Physical, mental, emotional, and sexual abuse

10. Method’s Poisoning 3x Hanging Suffocation 19% Drug overdose
Most common
Hanging
Suffocation 19%
Drug overdose
Firearm 31%
Firearms 56%
Most common
Suffocation 23%
Hanging
Poisoning
Not as common as females
Females
Males

11. Elderly age 65 and older
Ever 100,000 people ages 65 and older, are estimated to have died by suicide.
There is an Average of 1 suicide among the elderly every 90 minutes.
Risk factors
Untreated depression, Loss of independents, Isolation and loneliness, Recent loss of loved ones, major life changes and financial difficulties.
Warning Signs
Research in suicide, increased alcohol or prescription drug use, and failure to take care of self or follow medical orders.

12. Who’s at Higher Risk?
Are some ethnic/racial groups at higher risk of suicide?
For every 100,000 people in each of the following ethnic/racial groups below, that following number died by suicide in 2007
Highest Rates:
American Indian and Alaskan native- 14.3
Non-Hispanic Whites- 13.5
Lowest Rates:
Hispanics- 6.0
Non-Hispanic Blacks- 5.1
Asian and Pacific Islanders- 6.2
Males aged 75 and over have the highest rates of suicide

13. Method
Although older adults attempt suicide less often than those in other age groups, the have a higher completion rate.
firearms are most frequently used by persons older than 65 years.
Firearms
Drug and alcohol abuse
Hanging
Poisoning
Carbon Monoxide

14. Assisted Suicide
Assisted Suicide, or Euthanasia is a form of suicide in which a person had medical help in committing suicide
Different forms of Euthanasia:
Voluntary Euthanasia refers to the action taken by the physician and the patient, who both agree (with informed consent) to end the patient's life.
Involuntary Euthanasia refers to a third party taking a patient's life without the informed consent of the patient. In modern medicine, it could conceivably be applied to the act of taking a terminally ill, suffering patient's life who has lost all mental capacity to make his/her own decisions.
Indirect-Providing treatment (usually to reduce pain) that has the foreseeable side effect of causing the patient to die sooner. The patient dies sooner as a side effect of giving a medical treatment given to relieve pain or improve end-of-life symptoms.
Passive-Involves withdrawing or withholding life-prolonging medical treatment with the intention to hasten death in the patient's interests because of their expected negative quality of life.

15. Legality of Assisted Suicide
Assisted suicide is only legal in three U.S states:
Oregon, Washington, and Montana
Due to legal, moral and ethical arguments, assisted suicide is looked down upon in most states and countries.

16. Methods of Assisted Suicide
Drugs: a doctor can write a prescription for drugs that are intended to kill the patient. When the prescription is filled, directions centre around making certain that the patient understands about taking all the pills in a single dose, dies after taking the prescription.
Injections :  an injection to render the patient comatose, followed by a second injection to stop the heart. 
Dehydration and starvation:  the withdrawal of food and water in order to hasten death.

17. Prevention Spotting the Signs and Helping a Suicidal Person
Suicide prevention starts with recognizing the warning signs and taking them seriously.
Talking about suicide.
Seeking out lethal means.
Preoccupation with death.
No hope for the future.
Getting affairs in order.
Withdrawing from others.
Sudden sense of calm.
Take any suicidal talk or behavior seriously. It's not just a warning sign that the person is thinking about suicide — it's a cry for help.
Suicide Prevention Tips:
1. Speak up if you’re worried.
2.Respond quickly in a crisis.
3. Offer help and support.

18. Offering Help and Support
Get professional help. Call a crisis line for advice and referrals. Encourage the person to see a mental health professional.
Follow-up on treatment. Take Medication
Be proactive, at offering assistance and invite the person out.
Encourage positive lifestyle changes, such as a healthy diet, plenty of sleep, and exercise.
Make a safety plan. Help the person develop a set of steps he or she promises to follow during a suicidal crisis.
Remove potential means of suicide, such as pills, knives, razors, or firearms.
Continue your support over the long haul.

19. Suicide Help Organization’s.
Suicide Help Organization’s
Conclusion…
Suicide Awareness Voice of Education (SAVE).
1.Community Education
2. Professional Education
3.Public Awareness Campaign
4.Grief Support and Resources
Veterans Crisis Line
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline TALK (8255) is a 24-hour, toll- free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)