1. SUICIDE AND RESILIENCY

2. “TOUGH TIMES NEVER LAST, BUT TOUGH PEOPLE DO”
Some people have more difficult times than other people do, but those difficult times don’t have last.
People who hang in are resilient
Resilient: is to be able to adjust, recover, bounce back and learn from difficult times.
When those bad things happen it can put you into a life crisis where you experience a high level of stress.

3. 5 EMOTIONAL RESPONSES DENY BEING ANGRY BARGAINING BEING DEPRESSED
RESPONSES USED TO COPE WITH A LIFE CRISIS
DENY
BEING ANGRY
BARGAINING
BEING DEPRESSED
ACCEPTING
*Drinking alcohol interferes with a person’s ability to cope with a life crisis. Alcohol intensifies feelings of anger and depression.

4. HOW TO PREVENT SUICIDE
A philosopher once said “The three grand essentials to happiness in life are: something to do, someone to love, and something to be hopeful for.”
Something to do: gives sense of accomplishment
Someone to love: gives you a chance to share thoughts, feelings, disappointments
Something to be hopeful: you look forward to the future.

5. Suicide Suicide is the intentional taking of one’s own life.
Some view it as a way to escape problems
Some view it as a way to gain attention, or a way to get even with those who reject them
There is always a better choice than suicide.
Parasuicide: is a suicide attempt in which a person does not intend to die. It is a cry for help.
Teens who make an attempt are depressed, discouraged, and lacking hope.

6. SUICIDAL TENDENCIES
Teens who are at risk for attempting suicide may have one ore more of the following characteristics:
Aggressive Behavior
Inadequate Social Skills
Perfectionistic Behavior
Mental Disorders
Feelings of Hopelessness
Depression
Hidden Anger
Low Self-Esteem

7. Additional Risk
Teens who attempt suicide may have had a difficult life experience such as a breakup, unwanted pregnancy, failure at school. Teens are more likely to attempt suicide if they:
Abuse alcohol and other drugs
Have experienced the death of a parent, parental separation or divorce
Feel alienated from family and friends
Are teased or rejected by peers
Have difficulty coping with body changes and sexuality

8. How to Recognize Signs of Suicide
Make direct statements
Make indirect statements about killing themselves.
“I wonder where I can get…”
Have a change in personality
Withdraw from family and friends
Losing interest in personal appearance
Having preoccupation with death and dying
Make frequent complaints about physical symptoms related to emotions, such as stomachaches

9. How to Recognize Signs of Suicide
Use alcohol and other drugs
Lose interest in school work
Give possessions away
Talk about getting even with others
Fail to recover from a disappointing loss
Run away from home
Have a close friend or relative who has committed suicide

10. What to do…
Look for warning signs, especially watch when you know they are depressed
Listen without giving advice
Take them seriously!
Ask them if they have a plan
Do not be sworn to secrecy
Call a parent, a guardian, or other responsible adult immediately.
Stay with them until professional help arrives

11. How to be Resilient Work on your relationships with family and friends
Develop a close relationship with a mentor
Choose friends who are supportive and who have responsible behavior
Do not put off dealing with difficult situations
Avoid choosing harmful behaviors as a way to cope
Ask for support when you need it
Be involved at school and your community