Suicide Overview presentation and slides
- 10. World Suicide Prevention Day September 10
- 12. SUICIDE the death caused by suicide. Completed Suicide
- 16. Myth: A person who talks about suicide won’t really follow through. FACT: Eight out of 10 people who resorted to suicide have spoken about their intent before killing themselves.
- 17. Myth: Only insane people resort to suicide. FACT: People who resort to suicide may feel hopeless and depressed, but have not necessarily lost touch with reality.
- 18. Myth: Talking about suicide might prompt the person to act FACT: Discussing the subject openly shows that you take the person seriously and that you care. It’s helpful, not harmful.
- 19. Myth: Suicide is a problem among old people – not young people. FACT: Suicide is a problem among the elderly. But the suicide rate among 15-24-year- olds has tripled in the past 30 years.
- 20. Myth: No one I know is the type to resort to suicide FACT: Suicide occurs among young people of ALL types – rich and poor, athletic and non- athletic, popular and unpopular, etc..
- 21. Myth: People who attempt suicide are just trying to get attention. FACT: it is possible that a person who talks about suicide only needs attention, but unless someone gives them some appropriate attention, the results could be fatal.
- 22. Myth: Once a person decides to resort to suicide, nothing can stop that person. FACT: most suicidal people want to be stopped from taking their lives. (But remember – not everyone can be stopped, though the effort of trying may save a life.)
- 23. Myth: People who attempt suicide really want to die. FACT: Most people want to end their pain, not their lives. But they have given up hope that they or anyone else can help them.
- 24. Interpersonal Theory of Suicide Thomas Joiner, 2009
- 25. Two Elements of Suicide THOMAS JOINER: INTERPERSONAL THEORY OF SUICIDE
- 29. Risk Factors INDIVIDUAL: • Previous suicide attempt • Mental illness • Social isolation • Criminal problems • Financial problems • Impulsive / aggressive tendencies • Job problems or loss • Legal problems • Serious illness • Substance use disorder RELATIONSHIPS • Adverse childhood experiences (abuse and neglect) • Bullying • Family history of suicide • Relationship problems:break-up, violence, or loss • Sexual violence
- 30. Risk Factors COMMUNITY • Barriers to health care • Cultural and religious beliefs such as a belief that suicide is noble resolution of a personal problem • Suicide cluster in the community SOCIETAL • Stigma on mental illness or help-seeking behavior • Easy access to lethal means among people at risk (e.g. firearms, medications) • Unsafe media portrayals of suicide
- 33. Learning Agenda What we'll discuss in this session: Explain the process of Suicide First Aid – Suicide Protocols Identify suicide warnings signs
- 34. Pain isn’t always obvious, but most suicidal people show some signs that they are thinking about suicide. The signs may appear in conversations, through their actions, or in social media posts. If you observe one or more of these warning signs, especially if the behavior is new, has increased, or seems related to a painful event, loss, or change, step in or speak up. THE SIGNS
- 36. A dramatic change in mood, behaviour or appearance • Expressing, in words or actions, hopelessness, worthlessness, guilt, shame, or having no reason to live or no purpose in life; • Withdrawing from friends, family or society; • Expressing, in words or actions, loss of interest in things that were previously of interest; • Sudden or dramatic increase in depressed mood; • Describing themselves as a burden to others or stating that others would be better off without them.
- 37. Someone who is suicidal may threaten to kill themselves, or say that they wish to die, verbally or in writing. This may be very direct, but is sometimes subtle. Watch for: • Looking for a way to kill themselves (e.g. seeking access to pills or poisons, weapons or other means), including seeking information about possible suicide methods (e.g. would 100 mg of this kill me?); • Unexpected jokes about death or suicide; • Expressing, in words or actions, that they feel trapped, like there is no way out, or that suicide is the only solution to their problems; • Expressing, in words or actions, the desire or hope that they will die (including praying that God may take their life).
- 38. People may show one or many of these signs whereas some may show signs not on this list (such as rage, anger, seeking revenge, anxiety, agitation, sleep disturbance, starting or increasing tobacco, alcohol or drug use; significant change in the level of religious interest or preoccupation with afterlife or any dramatic change in behaviour, mood, appearance). If you have seen some of these warning signs and you suspect that the person may be suicidal, you should ask them directly. Are you having thoughts of suicide? Are you thinking of killing yourself?
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- 57. 1 2 3 4 5 Protective Factors against suicide Coping and problem-solving skills Cultural and religious beliefs that discourage suicide Connections to friends, family, and community support Availability of physical and mental health care Facilitative & Supportive Environment
- 58. Postvention: the Aftermath of Suicide
- 59. Grief and Loss Stress Reactions
- 60. Physical Reactions • • • • • • • • • Cognitive Reactions • • • • • • • Emotional Reactions • • • • • • • • • • • •
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- 68. Provide support Grieving has no time limit Respect the bereaved family Conduct a ceremony of letting go Act normal yet sensitive to the situation Be kind
- 70. is the antidote to suicide.