Suicide Prevention

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Action: React to signs of suicide

Conditions: Given a classroom environment and the following instruction

Standards: Recognize and understand depression, its warning signs and risk factors involved

Terminal Learning Objective

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Intense Feelings

• Loneliness

• Worthlessness

• Hopelessness

• Helplessness

• Guilt

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Definition of Depression

Depression is defined as: A psychological disorder marked by sadness, inactivity, difficulty in thinking and concentration, and feelings of dejection.

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• Sadness and/or fear.

• Daily activities.

• Appetite.

• Sleep patterns.

Signs of Depression

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Signs of Depression Cont.

• Guilt, helplessness, hopelessness, worthlessness, isolation/loneliness and/or anxiety.

• Concentration.

• Recurrent thoughts of death.

• Feelings of fear or abandonment.

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Related Factors of Depression

• Imbalance of brain chemical called neurotransmitters.

• Negative thinking patterns.

• Family history of depression.

• Difficult life events.

• Frequent and excessive alcohol consumption.

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Warning Signs

When should help be

secured for the soldier

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What are the risk factors

associated with suicidal behavior

Risk Factors

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If Your Buddy is in Pain

Help Your Buddy!

Buddy System

You are a Warrior and a member of a team,

You will never leave a fallen comrade!

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Intervention

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Local Resources

• Battle Buddy

• Recruit Sustainment Program – RSP Cadre

– RSP First Sergeant

• Recruiter

• Unit Chaplain

• Nearest Emergency Room

• Mental Health Clinic

• www.militaryonesource.com1-800-342-9647

• http://www.armyg1.army.mil/hr/suicide.asp

• http://www.preventsuicide.army.mil

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Action: React to signs of suicide

Conditions: Given a classroom environment and the following instruction

Standards: Recognize and understand depression, its warning signs and risk factors involved

Suicide Prevention