Depression and Self Injury Suicide Prevention and Awareness

Suicide warning signs Talking or even making jokes about suicide Giving away prize possessions Saying goodbye to friends and family in a way that is different as though final goodbye Suicide and death being written about in poems, journals or essays Interest in ways to gain access to weapons

Facts 90% of people that are suicidal are depressed Feeling that things will not change Teens tell friends and other peers they are suicidal more often than adults Suicidal people do not really want to die

Signs of Teen Depression Loss of interest in activities they use to enjoy Decreased level of motivation Lack of energy and often tired Becomes irritable easily and has anger outburst Cries easily

Signs of Teen Depression Eating and sleeping patterns change Withdraws from family and friends Feeling sad and that there is no hope Writes things that are dark in nature

Effects of Teen Depression that are a cry for help Experiencing problems at school that is not the teen’s usual behavior Running away or talking about running away Drug and alcohol use (usually an attempt to self- medicate Low self esteem (depression can amplify feelings of being unattractive, unworthy or like a failure in life

Effects continued Reckless behavior (depression often leads to risk taking behavior) Violence (This occurs more with males that have felt bullied)

Difference in Sadness and Depression Normal teenage ups and downs are short lived Depressive symptoms last over an extended period of time for months

Self Injury Self injury is now called non-suicidal self injury (NSSI) It is defined as the deliberate injury to body tissue without suicidal intent Most common forms of self injury the behavior of cutting, carving the skin, banging, punching, or biting oneself

Self Injury and Suicide Self Injury is a maladaptive coping skill rather than a suicide attempt This does not mean there is no relationship between self injury and suicide as 40% of those that self injury also report having suicide ideation

What Actions To Take If you suspect someone may be suicidal, depressed or a self-injurer then always report it to an adult Always respond in a caring way and listen to them Let them know you are concerned and if you think they suicidal then never be afraid to ask if they are thinking of hurting themselves.

Continued Let them know there is help Offer to go to the counselor or other adult with them Provide them with the suicide hotline number TALK

Phillip Phillips Home Lyrics Hold on, to me as we go As we roll down this unfamiliar road And although this wave is stringing us along Just know you’re not alone Cause I’m gonna make this place your home

Home Settle down, it’ll all be clear Don’t pay no mind to the demons They fill you with fear The trouble it might drag you down If you get lost, you can always be found Just know your not alone Cause I’m gonna make this place your home

Phillip Phillips Music Video- Home Listen to the lyrics and watch how he goes from looking troubled to happy Home