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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