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KNOW THE SIGNS
SAVE A LIFE
Marin County Teen Mental Health Board
Who Are We?
We are a volunteer group whose mission is to raise awareness for mental health issues and suicide among teens.
We’re not mental health professionals.
We don’t do diagnosis or treatment.
Depression
1 in 3 high school students has a mental health disorder.
Most don’t seek or get treatment.
Depression is a diagnosable disease characterized by altered levels of certain brain chemicals.
Source: Amer. Psych. Assoc., Surgeon General
Depression Statistics
Depression is the most common mental health disorder in the U.S. among teens and adults.
10-15% of teenagers have some symptoms
of depression at any one time.
Between 80 and 90% of people with depression—even the most serious forms—can be helped.
Source: teendepression.org and NIMH
Causes and Risk Factors of Depression
Family history
Loss
Abuse
Bullying
Family instability Questioning
sexual orientation
Stigma of being
LGBTQ
Traumatic event
Domestic violence
Drug abuse
Chronic illness or injury
Major life change
Peer pressure
Stress
Source: teendepression.org
Signs and Symptoms of Depression
Withdrawal from regular activities
Extreme feelings of sadness, hopelessness, worthlessness
Self hurt
Eating disorders
Change in sleeping habits
Change in eating habits
Change in energy level
Antisocial behavior
Drop in school performance
Loss of motivation
Inexplicable aches
Restlessness, irritability
Source: teendepression.org
Myth or Fact? Depression affects more than 19 million Americans every year.
Fact!
Source: Mental Health America
Myth or Fact? Most high school students don’t think about killing themselves.
Myth!
Source: teenscreen.org
Myth or Fact? Approximately 68% of adults 65 and over know little or nothing about depression.
Fact!
Source: National Mental Health Association
Myth or Fact? Males have higher suicide rates than females.
Fact!
Source: AFSP
Myth or Fact? Asking someone if they are suicidal makes them more suicidal.
Myth!
Source: AFSP
Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary
problem People who commit
suicide don’t want to die.
It is often impulsive
90% of people who commit suicide suffer from a treatable mental health disorder.
Source: AFSP
Suicide Statistics Every 100 minutes, an American teenager commits
suicide.
For every suicide there are at least 25 attempts.
Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for people ages 15-24 after accidents and homicide.
It is the 4th leading cause of death for people ages 10-14.
Those who’ve made prior attempt more vulnerable, but means restriction is effective.
Source: AFSP
Suicide Trends After steady
decline in the 90’s, suicide rates have increased since 2000.
2010 was the highest rate in 15 years.
Source: AFSP
Risk Factors for Suicide Existing mental health disorder. Prior attempt. Family history. Substance abuse. Bullying. Isolation. Access to means,
weapons.
Source: AFSP
Warning Signs and Indicators of Suicide
Suicidal Talk Preoccupation with
death or dying Withdrawal from
family or friends
Making final
arrangements
Self-injury
Change in energy
level
Taking excessive risks
Drop in school performance
Increased drug, alcohol use
Self neglect
Involvement in criminal
justice system
Expression of anger and
aggressionSource: AFSP
AcknowledgeCareTell
ACT
If you think you or a friend is depressed or suicidal, get connected with a trusted adult.
Plan + Means + Opportunity
Deadly Secret or Deadly Promise
What To Do
Mental Health Hygiene Healthy diet and regular exercise
keeps you physically fit and helps fight or prevent a mental health disorder.
Getting enough sleep helps the body rejuvenate after a stressful day.
Maintain good relationships with family and friends.
Develop creative, physical or social outlet.
Seek help when necessary. Don’t be afraid to ask.
Importance of Kindness Be sensitive to people’s
problems; you never know what someone is going through.
One kind act or word can brighten someone’s day or even change their life forever.
Be sympathetic, empathetic.
Mental Health Resources
Family Service Agency of Marin Provides a safety net of affordable mental health services Tel: (415) 491-5700 24-Hour Suicide Hotline: (415) 499-1100
Community Institute for Psychotherapy Offers quality, affordable counseling and psychotherapy Tel: (415) 459-5999
Suicide Hotline (Spanish) 1-888-628-9454
Marin County Teen Mental Health Board
Contact Us: Web:
Knowthesignssavealife.blogspot.com Email: [email protected] Tel: (415) 272-5123 We meet at 10AM one Sunday every
month at 317 Scenic Rd. in Fairfax.