Self-Harm/Suicide Thoughts and Behavior

1. Self-Harm/SuicideThoughts and Behavior By: Soulafa ShakhshirMassoud

2. Self-harm/suicide • Denial • Stigma • Fears of being judged • Religious believes

3. I. Causes of Self-harm/suicide Common causes of self-harm/Suicide include but not limited to PTSD, bullying, unemployment, llness, physical abuse. We will be focusing on the following: • Depression • Substance use • Relationship problem

4. II. Mental Health Challenges • Genetic factors • Biological factors • Psychological factors • Environmental factors NOT • Personal weakness • Poor upbringing

5. III. Signs of Self-harm/suicide Important signs that a young adult may be suicidal are: • Threatening to hurt or kill themselves • Seeking access to pills, weapons, or other mean to kill themselves • Talking and writing about death, dying, or suicide in school work, artwork... • Expressing hopelessness, no reason for living • Engage in a risky activities • Feeling trapped • Increasing alcohol or drug use • Withdrawing from friends and family or society • Shift mood • Anxious and agitated • Giving away prized possessions • Family member died by suicide or a recent suicides in the community.

6. IV. Ability of evaluating the seriousness of self-harm/Suicide •  Ideation • Intent • Plan • Mean In addition: • Using drugs or alcohol • Previous attempt

7. V. Safe talk to a young adult who is suicidal. • Parent, friends, clergy can be part of suicide prevention by: • Communicate concerns in a calm and reassuring matter • Talk about what did you noticed • You are willing to help • Express empathy • Thoughts of suicide are common, and do not have to be acted on • Encourage young adult to do most of the talking • Listen to the specific problems and discuss healthful ways to deal with it.

8. VI. How can we keep the young adult safe • Keep the young adult safe • Should not be left alone • Have them think about a supportive person (Friend, family member, teacher, Dr. Clergy). • Do not use guilt or threats to prevent suicide • If a weapon is involved, you must seek assistance from police to protect your self. • Don’t keep secrets

9. VII. After the crisis • Ensure the young adult follow up with Mental health professional.

10. Suicide HotLines If someone you know is in suicidal crisis, call suicide hotline (toll free, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week). • 1-800- SUICIDE(784-2433) • 1-800–273-TALK (8255) • 1-800-4TTY (4889) for hearing impaired.

11. Questions?