Glencoe Health Chapter 5 Mental and Emotional Problems

Glencoe Health Chapter 5 Mental and Emotional Problems Lesson 1 – Dealing with Anxiety and Depression Lesson 2 – Mental Disorders Lesson 3 – Suicide Prevention Lesson 4 – Getting Help

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LESSON 3 Suicide Prevention BIG IDEA Professional intervention and support from friends and family can often help prevent suicide. New Vocabulary alienation cluster suicides suicide Glencoe Health Chapter 5 Mental and Emotional Problems Lesson Home Chapter Home

LESSON 3 Suicide Prevention Knowing the Facts About Suicide Main Idea Certain risk factors increase thoughts of suicide and suicide attempts. Talking about suicide and where to go for help may prevent someone from attempting suicide. Glencoe Health Chapter 5 Mental and Emotional Problems Lesson Home Chapter Home

LESSON 3 Suicide Prevention Knowing the Facts About Suicide For some people, stress can cause alienation. New Vocabulary alienation Feeling isolated and separated from everyone else. Glencoe Health Chapter 5 Mental and Emotional Problems Lesson Home Chapter Home

LESSON 3 Suicide Prevention Knowing the Facts About Suicide People who feel alienated may be unable to cope with difficult life experiences. They may seek to escape from the pain and consider ending their lives. Glencoe Health Chapter 5 Mental and Emotional Problems Lesson Home Chapter Home

LESSON 3 Suicide Prevention Knowing the Facts About Suicide is the third leading cause of death for teens between the ages of 15 to 19. New Vocabulary Suicide The act of intentionally taking one’s own life. Glencoe Health Chapter 5 Mental and Emotional Problems Lesson Home Chapter Home

LESSON 3 Suicide Prevention Suicide Risk Factors Depression or another mental disorder A history of abusing alcohol or other drugs A stressful situation or loss Previous suicide attempts Family history of mental disorders, substance abuse, or suicide Access to guns Glencoe Health Chapter 5 Mental and Emotional Problems Lesson Home Chapter Home

LESSON 3 Suicide Prevention Suicide Risk Factors Knowing another teen who has died by suicide is a risk factor that can lead to cluster suicides New Vocabulary cluster suicides A series of suicides occurring within a short period of time and involving several people in the same school or community. Glencoe Health Chapter 5 Mental and Emotional Problems Lesson Home Chapter Home

LESSON 3 Suicide Prevention Strategies to Prevent Suicide Main Idea Recognizing the signs of suicide may help prevent it. When someone talks about committing suicide – whether in a serious, casual, or even humorous way -- take the person seriously. Glencoe Health Chapter 5 Mental and Emotional Problems Lesson Home Chapter Home

LESSON 3 Suicide Prevention Strategies to Prevent Suicide Any discussion or suggestion about suicide requires immediate attention. Never agree to keep a secret if a friend says he or she is considering suicide. Tell an adult immediately. Glencoe Health Chapter 5 Mental and Emotional Problems Lesson Home Chapter Home

LESSON 3 Suicide Prevention Strategies to Prevent Suicide The warning signs of suicide should be taken seriously. The more signs exhibited, the more likely it is that the person is thinking about suicide. Glencoe Health Chapter 5 Mental and Emotional Problems Lesson Home Chapter Home

LESSON 3 Suicide Prevention Strategies to Prevent Suicide Warning Signs of Suicide ! Direct statements such as “I wish I were dead. ” ! Indirect statements such as “I can’t take it anymore. ” ! Writing poems, song lyrics, or diary entries that mention death. ! Direct or indirect suicide threats. ! An unusual obsession with death. Glencoe Health Chapter 5 Mental and Emotional Problems Lesson Home Chapter Home

LESSON 3 Suicide Prevention Strategies to Prevent Suicide Warning Signs of Suicide ! Withdrawal from friends. ! Dramatic changes in personality, hygiene, or appearance. Impulsive, irrational, or unusual behavior. ! A sense of guilt, shame, or rejection; negative self-evaluation. ! Deterioration in schoolwork or recreational performance. ! Giving away personal belongings. Glencoe Health Chapter 5 Mental and Emotional Problems Lesson Home Chapter Home

LESSON 3 Suicide Prevention Strategies to Prevent Suicide Warning Signs of Suicide ! Substance abuse. ! Complaints about physical symptoms, such as stomachaches, headaches, and fatigue ! Persistent boredom and indifference ! Violent actions, rebellious behavior, or running away. Intolerance for praise or rewards. Glencoe Health Chapter 5 Mental and Emotional Problems Lesson Home Chapter Home

LESSON 3 Suicide Prevention How You Can Help People who are considering suicide often believe that their death will not matter to anyone. Showing empathy when talking with that person will let him or her know you are concerned and that you care. Glencoe Health Chapter 5 Mental and Emotional Problems Lesson Home Chapter Home

LESSON 3 Suicide Prevention How You Can Help If someone you know may be considering suicide, try the following: Initiate a meaningful conversation Glencoe Health Chapter 5 Mental and Emotional Problems Show support and ask questions Try to persuade the person to seek help. Lesson Home Chapter Home

LESSON 3 Suicide Prevention How You Can Help Call a crisis center or a suicide hotline if you feel you might be in danger of hurting yourself. You can also speak to a crisis worker about someone you are concerned about. Suicide support groups are available in most communities. Glencoe Health Chapter 5 Mental and Emotional Problems Lesson Home Chapter Home

LESSON 3 Review Suicide Prevention After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary 1. Define the term alienation. Feeling isolated and separated from everyone else. Glencoe Health Chapter 5 Mental and Emotional Problems Lesson Home Chapter Home

LESSON 3 Review Suicide Prevention After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary 2. What two risk factor have the strongest association with suicide? Suffering from a mental disorder; having a history of abusing alcohol or other drugs. Glencoe Health Chapter 5 Mental and Emotional Problems Lesson Home Chapter Home

LESSON 3 Review Suicide Prevention After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary 3. Name five warning signs of suicide. Direct and indirect statements; writing songs, poems, or diary entries; making suicide threats; having an obsession with death; withdrawal from friends; changes in personality, hygiene or appearance; having a sense of guilt, shame, or rejection; deterioration in schoolwork; giving away belongings; abusing substances; having physical symptoms; violent or rebellious actions. Glencoe Health Chapter 5 Mental and Emotional Problems Lesson Home Chapter Home

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