Emotional

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Unit 2
Emotional and Mental Health
Preventing Suicide
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Suicide

• The act of intentionally taking ones own life
• Suicidal mindset- the feeling that suicide is the
  only solution to the problems of living

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Ten Facts about Suicide

• Usually people who commit suicide have thought
  about it for a long time
• Most people who commit suicide have not thought
  to talk about it
• People who have suicidal thoughts will feel
  relieved that someone cares enough to ask and
  listen to their problems
• A suicide attempt is usually a cry for help
• A suicidal person who suddenly becomes calm
  probably has decided to commit suicide

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Facts about Suicide

• People who drink or do drugs are considered to be
  at a higher risk of suicide
• People who want to commit suicide arent always
  mentally ill
• Many people who want to commit suicide only want
  it for a brief period
• Suicide is a behavior, and cannot be passed down
  in genetic information
• Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of teens in the
  U.S.

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• Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary
  problem

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Suicide Warning Signs

• Change in eating habits
• Withdrawal from friends, family, and regular
  activities
• Violent actions
• Uses of drugs or alcohol
• Unusual neglect of personal appearance
• Personality change

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Warning Signs of Suicide

• Persistent boredom
• Often complaints about physical symptoms
• Giving away of favorite possessions
• Loss of interest in pleasurable activities
• Not tolerating praise or rewards

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Seeking Help
When to seek help

• Prolonged feeling of depression or hopelessness
• A feeling that life is out of control
• Difficulty getting along with family and friends
• Intense fears
• Persistence difficulty sleeping
• Emotional problems coping with physical illness
• Inability to stop destructive behavior

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Students Who Are At Higher Risk

• Teenagers who
• Have previously attempted suicide
• Have little self esteem
• In trouble with the law
• Are suffering from depression
• Have been abused, molested, neglected
• Abuse drugs/alcohol
• Perfectionists
• Struggling with sexual orientation
• Are in dysfunctional families
• Are potential dropouts