1. SUICIDE PREVENTION
TALK ABOUT IT

2. THE FACTS
●
Suicide was the 11th ● The National Violent Death
leading cause of death in Reporting System
2007
- 1/3 were + for alcohol
- 7th for men
- 1 in 5 were + for opiates
- 15th for women
● Males complete suicide at 4x
● More than 34,000 suicides as often as females and
- 94 per day represent 78.8%
- 1 every 15 minutes - Fire arms are the leading method
- 11.26 per populations - Poisoning is the leading method
among females
of 100,000

3. THE FACTS
● Nonfatal Suicidal ● Racial and Ethnic
Thoughts and Behaviors Disparities
-ages 15-24 - Hispanic and Black, non
- 100-200 attempts for every 1 Hispanic female High school
completed studies grades 9-12 reported a
-ages 65 and older 1 for every 4 high % of attempts (10-11%)
than their White, non
- in 2009 13.8% of high school Hispanic counterparts (6.5%)
students thought about it

4. Nonfatal,
Self Inflicted Injuries
In 2008, 376,306 In 2008, 163,489
people were treated people were
in emergency hospitalized due to
departments for self- self -inflicted injury.
inflicted injuries. There is one suicide
for every 25
attempted suicides.

5. Suicide-Related Behaviors among
U.S. High School Students (2009)
• 1.9% of students had made
• 13.8% of students in a suicide attempt that
grades 9-12 seriously resulted in an injury,
considered poisoning, or an overdose
suicide in the previous 12 that e that required medical
months (17.4% of females attention (2.3% of females
and 10.5% of males). and 1.6% of males).
• 6.3% of students made one
suicide attempt in the
previous 12 months (8.1%
of females and 4.6% of
males).

6. Risk Factors for Suicide
Mental disorders, Impulsive and/or
particularly mood aggressive tendencies
disorders, schizophrenia,
History of trauma or
anxiety disorders and
abuse
certain personality
disorders Major physical illnesses
Alcohol and other Previous suicide attempt
substance use disorders Family history of suicide
Hopelessness

7. Risk Factors Continued
Job or financial loss Cultural and religious
Loss of relationship beliefs, such as the
Easy access to lethal means belief that suicide is a
Local clusters of suicide noble resolution of a
Lack of social support and sense
personal dilemma
of isolation Exposure to others
Stigma associated with asking for who have died by
help
suicide (in real life or
Lack of health care, especially via the media and
mental health and substance
abuse treatment Internet)

8. Protective Factors for Suicide
●Effective clinical care for mental, physical and
substance use disorders
●Easy access to a variety of clinical interventions
●Restricted access to highly lethal means of suicide
●Strong connections to family and community support
●Support through ongoing medical and mental health
care relationships
●Skills in problem solving, conflict resolution and
handling problems in a non-violent way
●Cultural and religious beliefs that discourage suicide
and support self-preservation

9. Warning Signs
Talking about wanting to die or to kill themselves.
●
●Looking for a way to kill themselves, such as
searching online or buying a gun
●Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to
live.
Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain.
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10. Warning Signs
Talking about being a burden to others.
Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs.
Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly.
Sleeping too little or too much.
Withdrawing or isolating themselves.
Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge.
Displaying extreme mood swings.

11. The Lingo
Best practices – Activities or programs that are in
keeping with the best available evidence
regarding what is effective.
Chat service – Crisis counseling provided via
instant messaging.
Comprehensive suicide prevention plans – Plans
that use a multi-faceted approach to addressing
the problem. For example, including
interventions targeting biopsychosocial, social
and environmental factors.

12. The Lingo
Crisis center – A facility or call center where individuals going
through personal crises can obtain help or advice, either in-
person or by crisis hotline.
Crisis counseling – Brief counseling that is focused on
minimizing stress, providing emotional support and improving
an individual’s coping strategies in the here and now. Like
psychotherapy, crisis counseling involves assessment,
planning and treatment, but the scope of service is generally
much more specific.
Crisis hotline – A phone number individuals can call to get
immediate emergency crisis counseling by telephone.
telephone

13. Suicide Prevention
Prevention – A strategy or approach that reduces the
likelihood of risk of onset, or delays the onset of
adverse health problems or reduces the harm
resulting from conditions or behaviors.
Prevention network – Coalitions of change-oriented
organizations and individuals working together to
promote suicide prevention. Prevention networks
might include statewide coalitions, community task
forces, regional alliances, or professional groups.

14. Suicide Prevention
Organizations
Active Minds
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
The American Association of Suicidology
The Jed Foundation
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
The National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors
Mental Health America
National Organization for People of Color Against Suicide (NOPCAS)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center
SAVE - Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
Suicide Prevention Action Network USA
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
The Trevor Project
Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program

15. Talk to Them or About Them
All information found at
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

16. ADVENT RECOVERY
●Outpatient addiction coaching services
home, internet (web conferencing,
chat/instant messaging), or phone
coaching/counseling.
r ● Coaching for friends and family
● Educational presentations concerning
various addictions and addiction
recovery options to general community
institutions (schools, churches,
businesses etc.)
www.adventrecovery.webs.com