1. Self-Harm/Suicide Thoughts and Behavior
By: Soulafa Shakhshir Massoud

2. Self-harm/suicide Denial Stigma Fears of being judged
Religious believes

3. I. Causes of Self-harm/suicide
Common causes of self-harm/Suicide include but not limited to PTSD, bullying, unemployment, llness, physical abuse. We will be focusing on the following:
Depression
Substance use
Relationship problem

4. II. Mental Health Challenges
Genetic factors
Biological factors
Psychological factors
Environmental factors
NOT
Personal weakness
Poor upbringing

5. III. Signs of Self-harm/suicide
Important signs that a young adult may be suicidal are:
 Threatening to hurt or kill themselves
Seeking access to pills, weapons, or other mean to kill themselves
Talking and writing about death, dying, or suicide in school work, artwork...
Expressing hopelessness, no reason for living
Engage in a risky activities
Feeling trapped
Increasing alcohol or drug use
Withdrawing from friends and family or society
Shift mood
Anxious and agitated
Giving away prized possessions
Family member died by suicide or a recent suicides in the community.

6. IV. Ability of evaluating the seriousness of self-harm/Suicide
 Ideation
Intent
Plan
Mean
In addition:
Using drugs or alcohol
Previous attempt

7. V. Safe talk to a young adult who is suicidal.
Parent, friends, clergy can be part of suicide prevention by:
Communicate concerns in a calm and reassuring matter
Talk about what did you noticed
You are willing to help
Express empathy
Thoughts of suicide are common, and do not have to be acted on
Encourage young adult to do most of the talking
Listen to the specific problems and discuss healthful ways to deal with it.

8. VI. How can we keep the young adult safe
Should not be left alone
Have them think about a supportive person (Friend, family member, teacher, Dr. Clergy).
Do not use guilt or threats to prevent suicide
If a weapon is involved, you must seek assistance from police to protect your self.
Don’t keep secrets

9. VII. After the crisis
Ensure the young adult follow up with Mental health professional.

10. Suicide HotLines
If someone you know is in suicidal crisis, call suicide hotline (toll free, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week).
SUICIDE( )
1-800–273-TALK (8255)
TTY (4889) for hearing impaired.

11. Questions?