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SUICIDE PREVENTION
EMPATHY &HOW TO HELP A FRIEND
December 2014
Suicide Facts & Figures
3rd leading cause of death for youth ages 10-14
1 woman dies for every 4 men by suicide, but women are 3x more likely to attempt than men.
Over 4800 youth between the ages of 15-24 die by suicide each year – in the US (making suicide #2 for this age group)
An average of 1 person every 16 minutes dies by suicide each year in the US – over 39,000 people
Suicide Myths
Talking about suicide will cause someone to attempt suicide
People who kill themselves do not warn other people
Once a person is suicidal they’re suicidal forever
Those who have attempted suicide and failed will not try again
You have to be a mental health professional to help someone who is suicidal
Warning Signs
Preoccupation with suicide and/or death Feelings of sadness or hopelessness, often
accompanied by anxiety Declining school performance Loss of pleasure/interest in social and sports
activities Sleeping too little or too much Changes in weight or appetite
Youth Risk Behavior Survey - 2013 MA Public Middle School Students
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
16% felt sad or hopeless
36% felt they needed to talk to an adult about problems or feelings they were having
14% Non-suicidal self injury
8% Seriously considered suicide
4% Attempted suicide
Youth Risk Factors
Diagnosed or undiagnosed Mental Illness Homeless students Sexual minority youth Students who engage in binge drinking or
illegal drug use Students who have experienced violence
Stacking Cups
What are some emotions a suicidal person may feel?
Depressed Confused
Isolated
Worthless
Out of Control Overwhelmed
Helpless
Hopeless
Protective Factors
Sense of humor Support networks Problem solving skills Coping Skills Ability to express emotions Ability to ask for help Faith/values
Ask for help if you’re stressed Try not to isolate yourself Remember that you are not alone Keep your body healthy Avoid alcohol and drugs
www.helpguide.org/mental/depression_teen_teenagers.htm
What you can do to feel better
Helping a Friend
Listen
Ask
Get Help
Empathy vs. Sympathy
Listen
DO: Show that you care Give all your attention Ask questions
DON’T: Talk about yourself Give advice Tell them what they are feeling is
unimportant
Ask
Ask questions Open-ended questions Avoid “why” questions
ASK
Ask the question directly:
“Do you sometimes feel so bad that you think about suicide?”
Be ready to support them whether they answer yes or no!
Get HelpWhen to tell others
If someone’s life is at risk, that’s too big a risk to keep to yourself
It’s always easier to ask for forgiveness than permission
You may have an angry friend who is alive rather than a friend who is no longer alive
Get HelpWho to talk to?
A Trusted Adult Teacher or Guidance Counselor Parent Neighbor or Religious leader Mentors Anyone you trust who you believe can
deal with the situation you present to them
If you don’t get the help you need – seek someone else!
Samaritans Programs & Services
Hotline/Samariteens
IM_Hear
Crisis Text Line
Do you prefer chatting online instead of talking to someone?Monday – Thursday 6:00-9:00 PM www.IMHear.org
National Texting Line – 24/7Text TALK to 741-741
www.crisistextline.org/
Online Resources
www.masspreventssuicide.org www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org www.suicidology.org www.afsp.org www.samaritanshope.org www.helpguide.org – depression & teens www.doe.mass.edu – Massachusetts
Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
www.sioutreach.org - Self-Injury Resources
www.samaritanshope.org
Samaritans Statewide Number1-877-870-HOPE (4673)
SamariTeen Line1-800-252-TEEN (8336)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Business Line: 617-536-2460