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Suicide Suicide Lesson 1Lesson 1

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Definition: the act of intentionally taking one’s life

Why is suicide an uncomfortable topic?

What are some myths or facts about suicide?

Words that warn:

“I wish I were dead.”

“I just want to go to sleep & never wake up.”

“I won’t be a problem for you much longer.”

“I can’t take it anymore.”

“This pain will be over soon.”

“Nothing matters.”

SUICIDE

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FACTS ABOUT SUICIDEFACTS ABOUT SUICIDEMost people who have attempted Most people who have attempted and failed are usually grateful to be and failed are usually grateful to be alivealive

Suicide has many warning signsSuicide has many warning signs

Use of drugs/alcohol can put people Use of drugs/alcohol can put people at risk due to impaired judgmentat risk due to impaired judgment

Many people who consider suicideMany people who consider suicide

only do so for a brief period in their lifeonly do so for a brief period in their life448th Grade8th Grade

FACTS ABOUT SUICIDE FACTS ABOUT SUICIDE CONT.CONT.

33rdrd leading leading cause of death cause of death for ages 15 – 24for ages 15 – 24

More women More women attempt suicide attempt suicide and more men and more men commit suicidecommit suicide

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WARNING SIGNS WARNING SIGNS FOR SUICIDEFOR SUICIDE

Feeling hopelessFeeling hopeless

Withdrawing from family and Withdrawing from family and friendsfriends

Neglecting basic needsNeglecting basic needs

Experiencing loss of energyExperiencing loss of energy

Taking more risksTaking more risks

Using alcohol and drugsUsing alcohol and drugs

Giving away personal thingsGiving away personal things

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GIVING AND GETTING GIVING AND GETTING HELPHELP

Take all talk of suicide Take all talk of suicide seriouslyseriously

Tell your friend suicide Tell your friend suicide is not the answeris not the answer

Change negative Change negative thoughts into positive thoughts into positive onesones

Don’t keep a secretDon’t keep a secret

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This is the end of This is the end of SuicideSuicide

Lesson 1Lesson 1

STOP HERE

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Grief ManagementGrief Management

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THE GRIEVING PROCESS

5 stages of grieving 5 stages of grieving processprocess Denial: gives you a chance to Denial: gives you a chance to

thinkthink Anger: normal (anger Anger: normal (anger

management)management) Bargaining: promise to changeBargaining: promise to change Depression: short term is Depression: short term is

normalnormal Acceptance: learn how to live Acceptance: learn how to live

with the losswith the loss

Grieve – express deep sadness because of loss

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HELP FOR HELP FOR DEALING DEALING

WITH LOSSWITH LOSSHelping yourselfHelping yourself Get plenty of Get plenty of

rest/relaxation rest/relaxation but but stick to a normal routinestick to a normal routine

Share memoriesShare memories Express your feelingsExpress your feelings Don’t blame yourselfDon’t blame yourself

Helping others

Show your support through simple actions

Let the person know you are there for him/her

Tell the person they are strong and will learn to live with the loss

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