1. BELL WORK
Write about the why you think some teens choose to end their lives.

2. REVIEW
A disorder in which intense anxiety or fear keeps a person from functioning normally
ANXIETY DISORDER
NAME 2 PHOBIAS
ACROPHOBIA:
AGORAPHOBIA:
ASTRAPHOBIA:
CLAUSTROPHOBIA: 
ECOPHOBIA: 
HYDROPHOBIA:
KENOPHOBIA:
NOCTIPHOBIA: 
PHASMOPHOBIA: 
SOCIALPHOBIA:
TACHOPHOBIA:
ZOOPHOBIA:

3. REVIEW
A very serious mood disorder in which people lose interest in life and can no longer find enjoyment in anything
MAJOR DEPRESSION
What are the warning signs of depression
Anger or anxiety
Lack of energy
Change in sleep patterns
Irritability, unable to concentrate
Blame on others
Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
Hard time finding pleasure
Thoughts of suicide or death

4. MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS
SUICIDE PREVENTION

5. OBJECTIVES identify causes of teen suicide.
identify warning signs of suicide.
demonstrate effective communication skills to help someone with mental and emotional problems.

6. SUICIDE
It is important to recognize the warning signs of suicide and seek help if you or someone you know is suffering from severe depression.
suicide The intentional taking of one’s own life

7. SUICIDE 30,000 Americans die yearly of suicide
For young people, suicide is the third leading cause of death
More people die of suicide than murder
For every 24 attempts, there is only 1 completed suicide

8. SUICIDE
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)

9. POSSIBLE CAUSES OF DEPRESSION
A family breakup
A death in the family
Alcoholism or other drug dependencies within the family
Witnessing domestic violence or being a victim of physical or sexual abuse

10. POSSIBLE CAUSES OF DEPRESSION
Inability to handle pressure of at school or at home Unsupportive family Feelings of being disconnected from or rejected by peers

11. WARNING SIGNS OF SUICIDE
Sharing suicide plans openly.
Dropping hints through words and actions.
A sudden fascination with the topic of death.
Dramatic changes in the person’s appearance.

12. WARNING SIGNS OF SUICIDE
Self-destructive behavior. Withdrawal from friends, family, and regular activities. A sudden change in mood.

13. DEALING WITH DEPRESSION
SUICIDE IS NOT THE ANSWER
FEELINGS OF DEPRESSION DO NOT GO ON FOREVER
YOU ARE NOT ALONE

14. SUPPORT Talk to the person. Show an interest in the person’s problem.
Do not be afraid to ask whether the individual is planning to harm him or her self.
Urge the person to share his or her feelings and thoughts with a trusted adult.
Never promise to keep suicide plans a secret.

15. DEALING WITH DEPRESSION
Your parents
Adult relatives
School counselors
A trusted teacher
Your family doctor
The police
Your coach
Your neighbors

16. DEALING WITH DEPRESSION
HOTLINES
SUPPORT GROUPS