Suicide 100% Preventable "Speak UP"
Hallie Bieneck
Warning signs
Non-verbal
depression and hoplessness
lack of energy
Drop in grades, Trouble concentrating
Giving away personal things
Sensitive to what others say or do
Increased risk taking
Personality changes...
Verbal
"I want to die"
"nobody wants me anymore"
"life would be better without me"
"I just want to sleep and never wake up"
"nothing matters,who cares"
"what's the use"
"Help"
You can help
Places for help
Doctors
family/Friends
Physiologists
Suicide Hot line 1-800-273-8255
Teachers/Principles
Doctors
family/Friends
Physiologists
Suicide Hot line 1-800-273-8255
Teachers/Principles
Suicide Preventable "YES"
How to prevent suicide
ask the person "are you suicidal"
if they say "yes" tell them that I'm always with you etc...
tell them that they need "help" get them to the help they need (ex. the school nurse)
Question them
Persuade them
Give them time
ask the person "are you suicidal"
if they say "yes" tell them that I'm always with you etc...
tell them that they need "help" get them to the help they need (ex. the school nurse)
Question them
Persuade them
Give them time