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Youth Suicide:Prevention Works!
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• Irritability
• Anxiety
• Physical complaints
• Over-reaction to criticism
• Poor school performance
Signs and Symptoms of Depression
www.yspp.org
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• School or work effects - missing class
• Physical Effects - losing weight
• Emotional or personal effects - friends annoyed that I am always “down”
Possible Impacts of Depression
www.yspp.org
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• Someone to listen
• Learn skills for coping
• Support
Benefits of Getting Help
www.yspp.org
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• Thoughts
• Attempts
• Death
Suicidal Behaviors
www.yspp.org
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• True or False? Two Washington State youth complete suicide each week
• True or False? One out of ten youth attempts suicide
• True or False? One out of five youth seriously considers suicide
• True or False? Talking about suicide will “cause” someone to do it
• True or False? A person who talks about suicide is not really serious about dying
• True or False? Over 30% of GLB (gay, lesbian, bisexual) youth attempt suicide
Facts & Myths About Suicide
www.yspp.org
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• Youth suicide is a major problem in Washington State
• Talking about suicide may help to save a life
The Point Is…
www.yspp.org
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Additional Risk Factors forGLBTQ Youth:
• Gender nonconformity• Coming out:
– Early – Not coming out to anyone
• Homophobia• Internalized homophobia/Internal conflict• Heterosexism• Lack of access to gay/trans friendly
services
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Individual• Depression, hopelessness
anxiety• drugs and/or alcohol use
Home• Family conflicts/fights• Death/divorce• Abuse• Rejection
School• Failing grades• Suspension• School pressures• Rejection
Relationships• Break up with
girlfriend/ boyfriend
• Pregnancy • Bullying
Underlying Causes of Suicidal Behavior
www.yspp.org
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• LOSS is a common theme.
• There are usually many causes.
The Point is….
www.yspp.org
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• Suicide-Risk Behaviors - Past attempts - Talking about suicide, making plans - Preoccupation with death
• Depression - Moody, down - Feeling hopeless, withdrawing
• Drug Use
• Things that Risk - Easy access to guns - Impulsiveness - No one to talk to - Victimization experiences
Warning Signs
www.yspp.org
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Ignoring or dismissing the issue- “Oh, let’s talk about something else.”- “You’ll meet another girl and forget this one;
you’re a great guy.”
Acting shocked or embarrassed- “You aren’t REALLY thinking of suicide, are you?”
Challenging or debating- “So go ahead; see if things really DO get better.”- “Don’t you know that it is wrong to kill yourself?”
Giving harmful advice- “Let’s go get drunk and forget about all our problems.”
What is NOT Helpful
www.yspp.org
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Show You Care -Listen carefully
“I’m concerned about you . . . about how you feel.”
What IS Helpful
www.yspp.org
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Ask the Question -Be direct, but caring & non-confrontational
“Are you thinking about suicide?”
What IS Helpful
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Get Help -Do not leave him/her alone
“You’re not alone. Let me help you.”
What IS Helpful
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Youth Suicide: Resources• School counselor
• Crisis telephone hotline: 1-800-273-TALK 1-866-4-U-Trevor (GLBT support)
• Physician/health care provider
• Mental health specialist
• Coaches & youth leaders
• Parents & clergy• GLBT friendly services/people in community
and schools
www.yspp.org
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Youth Suicide:Prevention Works!