1. Suicide Prevention

2. 2 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

3. 3 Intense Feelings Loneliness Worthlessness Hopelessness Helplessness Guilt

4. 4 Definition of Depression Depression is defined as: A psychological disorder marked by sadness, inactivity, difficulty in thinking and concentration, and feelings of dejection.

5. 5 Sadness and/or fear. Daily activities. Appetite. Sleep patterns. Signs of Depression

6. 6 Signs of Depression Cont. Guilt, helplessness, hopelessness, worthlessness, isolation/loneliness and/or anxiety. Concentration. Recurrent thoughts of death. Feelings of fear or abandonment.

7. 7 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.

8. 8 Warning Signs When should help be secured for the soldier

9. 9 What are the risk factors associated with suicidal behavior Risk Factors

10. 10 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!

11. 11 Intervention

12. 12 Local Resources Battle Buddy Recruit Sustainment Program –RSP Cadre –RSP First Sergeant Recruiter Unit Chaplain Nearest Emergency Room Mental Health Clinic www.militaryonesource.com 1-800-342-9647 http://www.armyg1.army.mil/hr/suicide.asp http://www.preventsuicide.army.mil

13. 13 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