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Suicide Prevention Awareness: Find Hope and Support Today

Explore suicide statistics, risk factors, warning signs, and what you can do to help prevent suicide. Learn about mental health resources and always remember that there is another option. Take action and support those in need.

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Suicide Prevention Awareness: Find Hope and Support Today

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  1. SUICIDE A permanent solution to a temporary problem.

  2. SUICIDE STATISTICS What do you think the top leading causes of death are for your age group (5-24)? 1stAccidents 2ndHomicide 3rd leading cause of death in PA for young people between ages of 15-24 SUICIDE -224 in PA 2010 PA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH -180 in PA 2009 (PA Department of Health) *THERE IS ALWAYS ANOTHER OPTION

  3. Suicide Statistics Females attempt suicide 3x more than males Males are 4x more likely to die by suicide than females

  4. What can we determine from this graph?

  5. Suicide Statistics 1 person dies of suicide approximately every 14 minutes in the United States 105 people will take their life in the United State today alone.

  6. SUICIDE RISK FACTORS 90% of people that commit suicide have diagnosable and TREATABLE mental illnesses. -Clinical Depression -Other Depressions -Bipolar -Schizophrenia -Alcoholism -Eating Disorders -Drug Abuse/Dependence *Most people with mental illness to not die by suicide*THERE IS ALWAYS ANOTHER OPTION*

  7. Warning Signs of Suicide • All signs of depression • No hope for the future • Giving/throwing away favorite possessions • Previous suicide attempt(s) • Estimated 20-50% attempted before • Making a will • Speaking about death (idolizing) *THERE IS ALWAYS ANOTHER OPTION*

  8. Warning Signs of Suicide (cont.) • Rebellious behavior ex. Running away • Boredom • Suddenly cheerful after extended period of depression • Making a plan • Increased Drug and/or alcohol abuse • VERBAL HINTS “I won’t be a problem for you anymore” “I won’t see you again” “Nothing matters anymore” “It’s no use”

  9. Why are suicide rates on the rise? *THERE IS ALWAYS ANOTHER OPTION*

  10. What to do? • Know the Facts • ASK FOR HELP!!! • Always take it seriously- 50-75% give some sort of verbal warning to friend or family • LISTEN- If you are aware a friend has depression don’t be afraid to ask if they have thought about suicide -DO NOT ARGUE WITH THEM **ALWAYS REPORT IT!!!!**** • CALL 1-800-273-TALK • 1-800-SUICIDE

  11. WHO CAN YOU TALK TO??? 1. Mr. Musselmanjmusselman@methacton.org 2. 3. 4. 5. *THERE IS ALWAYS ANOTHER OPTION*

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