1. SUICIDE

2. SUICIDE QUESTIONNAIRE Answer True or False 1. People who talk about suicide do not actually kill themselves. 2. Suicide happens without warning signs 3. Suicide occurs equally among rich, middle class, and poor people. 4. Males die by suicide more often than females. 5. Once a person is suicidal, he or she is suicidal forever. 6. If a person feels better after a suicide attempt, it means he or she will probably not try it again. 7. Suicidal people really want to die. 8. Talking about suicide or asking someone about suicide may put the idea in the person’s head and cause suicide. 9. People who threaten to kill themselves are just seeking attention.

3. Suicide is a Permanent Solution to a Temporary Problem Suicide is a Permanent Solution to a Temporary Problem

4. Statistics 14.5% admitted to considering suicide 14.5% admitted to considering suicide 11.3% made a suicide plan 11.3% made a suicide plan 7% actually attempted suicide 7% actually attempted suicide

5. Statistics 3 rd leading cause of death in teens 3 rd leading cause of death in teens 2 nd leading cause of death in college 2 nd leading cause of death in college 18 year olds have the highest rate of suicide 18 year olds have the highest rate of suicide 12 suicides are committed everyday 12 suicides are committed everyday Every 2 hours someone is successful Every 2 hours someone is successful

6. TAKE EVERY SUICIDE THREAT SERIOUSLY TAKE EVERY SUICIDE THREAT SERIOUSLY

7. Warning Signs F eelings F eelings A ctions A ctions C hanges C hanges T hreats T hreats S ituations S ituations

8. Suicide Prevention Steps Show you care Show you care Ask them if they are suicidal Ask them if they are suicidal Get them help by someone they trust Get them help by someone they trust

9. What to Avoid Do not argue with a suicidal person Do not argue with a suicidal person Do not offer simple solutions Do not offer simple solutions Do not treat the situation lightly Do not treat the situation lightly Do not challenge your friend or suggest drugs or alcohol Do not challenge your friend or suggest drugs or alcohol Do not leave your friend alone Do not leave your friend alone Do not try to be the only person to rescue your friend. Get outside help Do not try to be the only person to rescue your friend. Get outside help Do not try to forcefully remove a gun from anyone. Call for help Do not try to forcefully remove a gun from anyone. Call for help