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Warm up #16 What is? Suicide?

 

1. What is a main warning sign for suicide? – The crucial first step in helping a suicidal person is to

 recognize the problem

 

2. What kinds of people does suicide affect? – Everyone. (Young, old, rich, poor, bright, average, male and female)

 

3. What is the main age group targeted by suicide? – 15-19 years old

 

4. True or false: Suicidal persons are always tired, sad and inactive. False. Some suicidal persons,

teenagers in particular, may become overly active and aggressive before attempting suicide.

5. True or False: Every week 2 youth (ages 15-24) commit suicide each week in Washington State.

6. True or False: 10% of Washington. State youth attempt suicide. 1 in 4 = 25% seriously consider suicide.

7. True or False    Show you care......   Ask the question.....   get help......

8. True or False     WA. State ranks 16th out of 50 of the United States of America.

9. Define PCMHC: P___________________ C__________ M___________    H_______________   C_____________

10. Be the Link:   =   1. Show You ___________   2. Ask the ________________  3. Get ___________

11. True or False  Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death among 15-24 yr olds in the USA.

12 True or False   Washington State youth 15-14 yr olds leading cause of death is suicide.

13. True or False  Girls account for 3-4 times as many attempts as guys.

14. True or False  The number 1 cause of death for youth in Washington State is car accidents.

15. True or False Males complete the task of suicide 4 times as that of females.

16. True or False Most suicide attempts are not impulsive acts.

17. True or False Many youth give away their prize possessions prior to the attempt of suicide.

18. True or False  Most teens who commit suicide do not want to die, rather they want the hurting/pain to stop.

19. What is the National Suicide Hotline    1-800- __ __ __ __ __ __ __