Post on 19-Feb-2017
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Suicide Preventi
onTeens to the rescue
Quicksand
Definition
A bad or dangerous situation from which it is hard to escape.
Loose wet sand that yields easily to pressure and sucks in anything resting on or falling into it.
What kind of situations can be quicksand for teenagers?
Death of friends or family membersLoss of any kind
SicknessInjury
Mental IllnessSubstance Abuse
StressAnxiety
FearDivorce of a parent
Dealing with FailureNegative Thoughts
BullyingAbuse
Social MediaAbandonmentAcceptanceFrustrationDisabilitiesSelf-Esteem
Danger Signs
I’m not strong enough
Nothing ever goes right
There seems to be no solutions
I will never feel good or right again
I’m really struggling
Life will never be good again
I can’t do this anymore
I’m stuck here forever
Throw a Rope
I don’t want to live anymore!
Suicide is the act of intentionally causing one's own death.
Send in the Rescue TeamIf you notice these signs:
● A significant drop in grades
● Losing interest in things previously interested in (friends, sports, activities, etc.)
● Changes in appearance - not combing hair or getting ready for the day
● Changes in behavior - isolating one’s self, being aggressive, risky behavior
● Giving possessions away
● Talking about going away or leaving
● Feelings of helplessness or hopelessness
● Feeling extremely sad, lonely, worthless, guilty, ashamed, anxious, angry
● Any talk, behavior, or changes that you notice and are concerned about.
What Can You Do?Medical Emergency
Call 911Emotional Emergency
Make a referral
Make a ReferralRefer means to “tell” or to find help
●Contact a trusted adult: It can be a parent, teacher, counselor, religious leader, coach, or family member
○ Take all threats of suicide seriously
○ Act Immediately
What if I'm not Sure?If someone is having a hard time swimming, when would you notify the lifeguard?
If someone is sinking in quicksand, how long would you wait before assisting them?
If a small child was choking, how long would you wait before calling 911?
Don’t Wait - Do SomethingIt’s the same with an emotional emergency
SOONER is better than LATER
The person might be angry at first, but not forever
If you are trying in “good faith” to help another person you will not get in trouble
Teens to the RescueYou know your friends best
You can make a change
You can save a lifeYou Can Make A Difference
You are important
You can be bold
You are the eyes and ears of the school
You can be a first responder
You are of worth
You can reach out to others
You can be kind
Quiz1.Name five warning signs that may indicate someone is suicidal?2.Explain what you would do if you thought someone might want to
take their own life?3.If you were struggling with a difficult problem, name three people
you could turn to for help?
ReferencesQuinnett, Ph.D., P. (1995). Question Persuade Refer- Ask a Question Save a Life.
Underwood, L.C.S.W, M., & Kalafat, Ph.D., J. (2009). Lifelines A Suicide Prevention Program . Center CIty, Minnesota: Hazelden