i’ll see you yesterday. what do these people have in common? they are young and old. they are men...
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What do these people have in common?
They are Young and Old.
They are Men and Women.
They are middle income to very wealthy.
They are:
• Phillip Seymour Hoffman, age 66
• Gia Allerand, age 29
• Cory Monteith, age 27
• Mindy McCreedy, age 38
• Amanda Todd, age 15
• General Angelo Reyes, age 66
• L’Wren Scott, age 50
• Jeremy Rodemeyer, age 14
It is estimated that . . .
WE LOSE APPROXIMATELY 100+ YOUNG PEOPLE TO SUICIDE EACH WEEK IN
OUR NATION.
ANSWER
TRUEThe United States Real Time Death Toll
Reported from January 1, 2014-March 28, 2014
8,743 people took their lives by suicide.
Suicide worldwide was estimated to represent 1.3% of
The total global burden of disease in 2004.
QUESTION 6
PEOPLE WHO ARE CONTEMPLATING SUICIDE ALMOST ALWAYS INDICATE THEIR INTENTIONS
TO SOMEONE BEFOREHAND.
IN FACT…In almost 70% of all suicides the person told
someone their intentions at least 1 hour before.
Why didn’t that person say anything about what they had been told?
Some Startling Facts . . .
• The Statistics tell us that suicide is devastating. So, do our hearts . . .
Youth Suicide Statistics
1. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people ages 15 to 24.
2. Youth suicide rates have tripled in the last 40 years.3. There has been a 100+% increase in suicides for 10-14 year olds
since 1980.4. 100+ young people lose their lives to suicide each week.5. More teenagers and young adults die from suicide than from cancer,
heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, stroke, pneumonia and influenza,
and chronic lung disease combined.
6. One completed suicide touches the lives of 1600 people.
Just a Bad Day or Something More…
• Do you think it is normal to have a bad day?• What are some words that describe how you feel
on your bad days?• Does anyone notice you are having a bad day?• If yes, who?• How do you know they notice?• Again, are you Listening? Sharing? Seeking
Help?
Warning Signs• Suicide Threats• Previous Suicide Attempts• Sudden Changes In Behavior• Depression• Final Arrangements
Suicide Threats
• “I would be better off dead!”• “You won’t have me around much longer to
bother you!”• “I wish I was dead”• “I am going to kill myself”…(this is straight
forward, but it happens)
Can you think of other examples?
Previous Suicide Attempts
• Four out of five completed suicides are NOT the first attempt.
• Physical Mutilation is an attempt to relieve anxiety…it can sometimes lead to suicidal thoughts or attempts.
• Even if the attempt seems to be “only for attention,” take it as a serious cry for help and seek help immediately.
Sudden Changes in Behavior
• A quiet person becomes loud and obvious.• A loud person becomes very quiet and
reserved.• A gentle person becomes aggressive and
angers easily.• An outgoing person becomes
withdrawn.• There may be changes in
grades or class attendance.
Depression• Feeling the “blues” every day for two weeks or
longer• Feelings of being alone or of no one caring
• Sleeplessness or wanting to sleep an abnormal amount of time
• Eating disorders - eating too much or not enough• Being irritable alot of the time
• Finding little joy in the day and trouble finding hope in the future
• Low energy level or fatigue• Poor concentration and/or difficulty making decisions
Final Arrangements
• The Giving away of “prized possessions”… examples: favorite
piece of jewelry or clothing, driver’s license, collection, etc.
• “Making rounds”… the visiting of friends to set things right and say good-bye.
• Sharing of funeral plans (primarily by girls to a best friend).
Consider Mark
Mark is texting Brad’s girlfriend, Kathy. Brad threatens to jump Mark with his friends if he does not leave Kathy alone.
Mark lives at home with his mom and step-father. Mark’s step-father is demanding and overbearing. Mark’s mom does not know what to do.
Consider Jan
Jan just broke up with her boyfriend. Jan allowed her boyfriend to take pictures of her when she was intimate with him. Her boyfriend has now posted these revealing pictures on the internet for everyone to see. They will not be going to prom.
Jan lives with her sister and mom. Mom is single and depends on Jan a lot to help at home when she dates.Jan’s sister was valedictorian of her class. Mom expects Jan to do the same and earn a full ride scholarship for college.
Video Presentation
“Choices” As we watch the video clips, pay attention to the
behavior of Mark and Jan to see if you can identify “signs of concern”. Make note of all the signs you see. Think about what you know about suicidal ideation.
Video Clips of Jan with friend, Kathy
What did you see?What concerns you?What should Kathy do?What would you do?
Please Discuss.
Video Clips of Mark & Tom
• What did you see?
• What concerns you?
• What should Tom do?
• What would you do?
Please Discuss.
Do you see anything that concerns you about Jan?
• What did you see?
• What concerns you?
• What would you do?
Please Discuss.
IT’S ABOUT LIVING L*I*F*E
L- represents the main thing you must do.LISTEN
I-represents the second thing you can do to help.INSIST ON HONESTY
F-stands for the third thing you can do to help your friend, talk about FEELINGS, yours and theirs.
E-is for EXTEND A HELPING HAND. Go with your friend to get help.
POSSIBLE PLACES FOR HELP
• Favorite Teacher/Coach• Parent• Clergy/Minister Law Enforcement• Guidance Counselor Medical Doctor• Other Trusted Adult• Crisis Line• Local Mental Health Center
Friends Helping Friends
• If you see any of the signs mentioned in a friend or a classmate, tell a responsible adult immediately.
• If you are dealing with any of the signs mentioned, go tell a friend immediately. Your life is indeed precious!
• Be willing to risk your friendship to save a friend.
REMEMBERYour knowledge of suicidal
ideationcould save someone’s life.
You Can Save a Life!