Ways to Prevent Suicide

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Ways to Prevent Suicide

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Contents

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1.Know the Signs

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2.Reach Out

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3.Know the Risk Factors

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4.Know how to Help 5.Know how NOT to help

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Know the Signs

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Mood Swings Feeling of Hopelessness Losing Interest in Activities Talking About Death/Suicide Withdrawing From Friends and Family

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Reach Out

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Call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline -- (800-273-8255) Tell a Trusted Adult (Teacher, Counselor, Parent, etc.) Chat on the www.suicidepreventionhotline.org Don't be Afraid to get Help

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Know The Risk Factors

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Previous Attempts Substance Misuse Mood Disorders History of Trauma or Abuse Losses History of Suicide in Family

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Know How to Talk to a Suicidal Person

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Be Yourself Listen Be Sympathetic Take Them Seriously Offer Hope

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Know How NOT to talk to a Suicidal Person

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Argue With Them Act Shocked Promise Confidentiality Blame Yourself

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Resources

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https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/how-we-can-all-prevent-suicide/ https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/suicide-prevention https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/factors/index.html https://www.rethink.org/advice-and-information/carers-hub/suicidal-thoughts-     how-to-support-someone/