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SUICIDE: LET’S GET REAL• Every FORTY SECONDS someone in the world commits suicide

(American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 2011).

• “Every FORTY-ONE SECONDS some in the worlds has to make sense of it all.” (AFSP, 2011).

• Nearly 1 million people attempt suicide every year (AFSP, 2011).

• In America , more than 36,000 people commit suicide each year (AFSP, 2011)

• Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in America. (AFSP, 2011)

SUICIDE IS A PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUE

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DEMOGRAPHICS OF SUICIDE• IL ranked 45th out of 50 states for suicides committed : thus suicide in Illinois

is LESS likely to be committed than in forty-four other states (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 2011).

• Highest suicide rates found in Alaska, Wyoming and New Mexico (AFSP, 2011)

• Whites are the MOST likely to commit followed by Native Americans (AFSP, 2011).

• Males are 4 times more likely than females to commit suicide (AFSP, 2011).• Females are 3 times more likely to attempt suicide than males (AFSP, 2011).• Recent survey found 60% of high school students thought about killing

themselves (American Academy of Pediatrics, 2011).• A study found that “90% of suicidal teens-agers believed their families did

not understand them” (AAP, 2011).• Suicide is the THIRD leading cause of death among teens aged 15-24,

surpassed only by accidents and homicide (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011).

SUICIDE IS A PREVENTABLE HEALTH ISSUE50-70%

of suicide victims give some warning of their intention to a friend or family member (American Foundation of Suicide

Prevention, 2011).

More than 90% of people who commit suicide also suffer from:

• Major depression• Bipolar depression• Alcohol and/or drug abuse• Eating Disorder (AFSP, 2011)

MYTHS and FACTS

• To fit in socially• To perform academically• Feelings of Disconnect• Feelings of Isolation• Drop in grades• Pressure of new

responsibility• Feelings of constant anger• Confusing sexual feelings• Feelings of hopelessness• Feelings of worthlessness

• Confusion in self-identity• Feelings of being devalued• Relationship breakup• Need for autonomy• Conflict with rules • Feelings of

misunderstanding• Ongoing conflict with

parents• Environment of criticism• Feeling overwhelmed• Ongoing conflict with peers

EMOTIONAL STRESSORS FOR SUICIDE

BULLYING IM

PACTS

SUICIDE

“Bullying is widespread

and a serious problem that can happen anywhere. It is NOT a phase children have to go through, it is NOT just messing around and it is NOT something to grow out of. Bullying can cause serious and lasting harm.”

www.stop

bullying.gov

BULLYING INCLUDES:• Imbalance of Power: people using their power to control

others

• Intent to Cause Harm: has the goal of hurting another person

• Repetition: happens to the same person(s) over and over again

www.stopbullying.gov

TYPES OF BULLYING1. Verbal Name calling and teasing

2. Social Spreading rumors, excluding others

3. Physical Hitting, punching, shoving

4. Cyber bullying Using internet, cell phones or technology to belittle others self-esteem

ARE YOU A BULLY, VICTIM OR BYSTANDER?

“56% of students have personally witnessed some type of bullying at school.”

If YOU are being bullied:• Tell the bully to stop• Walk away• Protect yourself• Tell an adult you trust• Find a safe place• Stick together• Find opportunities to make new friends

Do not blame yourself, be proud of who you are, do not be afraid to ask for help.

(www.stopbullying.gov, 2011)

LGBT BULLYING• 8 in 10 LGBT students have been verbally harassed in

school.• 4 in 10 LGBT students have been physically harassed in

school.• 6 in 10 LGBT students have felt unsafe in school.• 1 in 5 LGBT students have been the victim of physical

assault in school.www.stopbullying.gov

LGBT students remember that YOU:• Matter and have a place in the world• Are not alone• Should be confident in who you are

HOW TO HANDLE STRESS:DEALING WITH INTENSE EMOTIONS

• Simple Breathing Exercise • Do some of your favorite activities• Exercise• Remember overcoming past difficulties• Keep a list of those you can go to for support • Make a gratitude list• Focus on future goals• Have religious /spiritual mentors• Be active in extra-curricular activities• Do something kind in honor of someone else

NATIONAL

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Hosted @The Chicago School of Professional

Psychology325 North Wells Street Room 407Chicago, IL 60654Check in: 11amEvent Start: 11:30am(312) 720-7965 contact Julie

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