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SUICIDE

Avoiding Suicide Youth Suicide:
Readers learn that Everything to
depression is a Live For
temporary and treatable Explains why young
condition. Explains people take their
how depression lives, what the
works, how it can lead warning signs are,
to suicide, how to how others should
prevent someone from intervene and
attempting suicide, and encourages those
the affects suicide has in trouble to seek
on its survivors—the help.
loved ones, friends, English PB-PS63
and family. Spanish PB-PS63-SP
English PB-DA144
Spanish PB-DA144-SP

Teen Suicide: Senior Suicide
The Mistake Presents the
You Can’t rising problem of
Correct senior suicides
Explains symptoms and explores how
to prevent them.
of depression, who is Connections
most likely to commit between depression
suicide. Provides and suicide are
PERSONALIZATION ways to approach the
AVOIDING LOST exposed, as are
NO HOPE
NO HOPE
SUICIDE ALONE subject of suicide with
SUFFERING warning signs.
by people who are experiencing the devastating PAIN
Suicide is often committed out of desperation PAIN
NO CHOICE someone who may be
HELP Includes tips on how
effects of depression or other mental illnesses.
HELP
But mental illnesses can be treated, enabling
those who are suffering to overcome their
suicidal thoughts. Suicide is a serious problem,
but suicide is preventable. contemplating it.
Who is most AT- RISK? to talk to an older
SUICIDE IS
THE 10th
• People 45 to 65 years old have the highest suicide rate.
LEADING
• The suicide rate is about 4x higher among men than women.
top risk factors for suicide. CAUSE OF English PB-PS51
• Mood and Substance Abuse Disorders are the
DEATH IN person suspected of
THE UNITED
• 20% to 50% of people who commit suicide have
previously attempted it.
STATES
OVERCOMING SUICIDAL
THOUGHTS Many people have had suicidal thoughts at some point in their lives. Spanish PB-PS51-SP
It’s important to keep these thoughts from ever turning into actions.
• Talk with others about your feelings. being suicidal.
• Avoid drugs and alcohol.
• Focus on the good things in life, even if they’re
just small things.
• Realize that these feelings will pass eventually.
• Take your mind off negative thoughts by
engrossing yourself in other activities.
• Promise yourself that you won’t make any
drastic decisions.
PREVENTING SUICIDE REVISED! English PB-PS102
If you believe that someone is actively considering suicide,
talk to him or her about it directly with questions like:

Spanish PB-PS102-SP
Are you thinking about suicide?
Have you made a suicide plan?
•Once the conversation has started, keep it going.
•Listen, express concern. Let the person know you care.
remove them.
SOMEONE •If there are any dangerous items in their possession,
DIES BY •Create a Safety Plan with the contact information of
supportive family and friends.
SUICIDE
EVERY 13.7 •Get a verbal commitment that the person will not act
on their suicidal feelings.
MINUTES •Provide resources, including suicide hotline numbers,
and schedule appointments for professional help.
PAY ATTENTION IF SOMEONE YOU KNOW
THE STARTS EXHIBITING THESE SIGNS:
WARNING • Talking about wanting to die or their suicide plan. Substance Self-Injury: A
Talking about wanting to die or their suicide plan.
Engaging in risky or reckless behaviors.
• Engaging in risky or reckless behaviors.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE TO SUICIDE... SIGNS • Putting their affairs in order or giving away
possessions.
Putting their affairs in order or giving away
RESOURCES
• Withdrawing from friends or family.
• Expressing feelings of hopelessness
or worthlessness.
Every year 44,000 people die by suicide. That’s about 120 people a day. 9.3 million American adults 4 OUT OF 5 WHO HAVE ATTEMPTED SUICIDE AND FAILED Abuse and Silent Scream
ARE GRATEFUL TO BE ALIVE
report having suicidal thoughts. However, people with a substance abuse disorder are 6 times more Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services SUBSTANCE ABUSE
likely to commit suicide than the general population. In fact, suicide is a leading cause of death among Administration (SAMHSA):
SUICIDE IS NEVER THE ANSW
people who abuse alcohol and drugs. Studies show that 33.4% of suicide deaths tested positive for www.samhsa.govER ! AND SUICIDE: Suicide: An estimated 2
alcohol, 23.8% for antidepressants, and 20.0% for opiates, including heroin and prescription painkillers. © 2017 Education Specialty Publishing, LLC.
Avoiding Suicide
National Institute on Drug Abuse:
877-329-0578 • www.ESPublish.com • product #PBDA144-CARD
This card may not be copied.
Why are people with substance abuse disorders more at risk of suicide? www.drugabuse.gov UNDERSTANDING Understanding million people in
People think drugs or alcohol may alleviate short term depression, anxiety or other mental health issues. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: THE CONNECTION
Presentation Display
But, in the long term, these issues only get worse with substance abuse. Alcohol is a depressant. It acts www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org the U.S. infl ict injury
on the brain the same way drugs do- chemically. These chemicals change the way the brain works, the Connection
making depressive episodes more severe. Drugs and alcohol add to it by increasing negative thoughts
and self-destructive behavior. Drinking alcohol or taking drugs can loosen inhibitions - contributing to on themselves as a
Provides an overview of the problem of
bad judgement, and leading to impulsive decisions without any thought to other options or outcomes
and can end in tragedy. Explains how means of coping with
suicide, who is at-risk, what the warning substance abuse and
MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES suicide are connected. overwhelming feelings.
signs are and what can be done to prevent
SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROBLEMS
someone from attempting suicide. That both are mental The pamphlet explains
the reasons people
Mental health issues and substance use problems share common
causes: brain chemistry, family history, and past trauma are all
Display Card: PB-DA144-CARD illnesses that can self-injure and
triggers for both.
Display: SP-DA144-BAN effect a person at the provides suggestions
People who abuse drugs or alcohol often experience dramatic life
$249.00 changes - starting or stopping treatment, relapse, jail time, and/or same time, and one for approaching
loss of family. Making them especially vulnerable to suicide.
Addiction is a mental illness. It feeds negatively into a person’s
mental health. Individuals get caught in a cycle of hopelessness. may lead ot another. someone you suspect
Job loss, relationship issues, and legal issues are all consequences
of addiction, and when those consequences and life changes
combine, for some they feel they only have two choices: continued of self-injuring.
drug use or suicide. English PB-DA281
People in treatment for substance abuse disorders are the most ©2017 Education Specialty Publishing, LLC • 877-329-0578 NEW! Spanish PB-DA281-SP
at risk. They are at a point where their addiction has spiraled out English PB-PS49
of control. They enter treatment when life crises may be occurring www.ESPublish.com • product #PB-DA267
and they may be at the peak of depressive episodes. This pamphlet may not be copied. Spanish PB-PS49-SP
PREVENT Presenter’s
SUICIDE
Guide
Prevent Suicide” Presentation Display for your
prevention or intervention program. This engaging and easy-to-
use display is a great way to illustrate the facts behind suicide as
PREVENT SUICIDE:
PERSONALIZATION LOST NO HOPE NO HOPE Congratulations on your choice to use the “IN FOCUS: Each display comes with a FREE PERSONALIZATION!
SPEAK UP & ALONE SUFFERING well as ways to overcome suicidal thoughts and prevent suicide.
REACH OUT NO CHOICE Whether you are using this product as a display at an exhibition,
or speaking with a small or large group, this Presenter’s Guide
by people who are experiencing the devastating PAIN
Suicide is often committed out of desperation PAIN
but suicide is preventable. HELP can assist you in integrating this teaching tool into your existing Presenter’s Guide to make your
Who is most AT- RISK? HELP
effects of depression or other mental illnesses.
program, or help you develop an effective program from the use
LEADING SUICIDE IS THE 10th of the display.
THE UNITED CAUSE OF DEATH IN STATES This display details information about suicide in five different SUICIDE
It’s important to keep these thoughts from ever turning into actions.
Many people have had suicidal thoughts at some point in their lives. sections. This Presenter’s Guide includes discussion points and Retractable Stand & Case
PREVENT
OVERCOMING SUICIDAL suggested activities to help you build on each of the sections. By
THOUGHTS using this guide, you will be able to flow from one point to the
PREVENTING SUICIDE next effectively in your presentation. presentation complete.
SOMEONE
SUICIDE DIES BY
MINUTES THE PAY ATTENTION IF SOMEONE YOU KNOW You may consider supplementing your presentation with these •Easy to Set Up
WARNING pamphlets: Includes background informa-
SIGNS 4 OUT OF 5 WHO HAVE ATTEMPTED SUICIDE AND FAILED Avoiding Suicide RESOURCES
ARE GRATEFUL TO BE ALIVE
KNOW THE SIGNS. PREVENT SUICIDE. (PB-DA144) Women are more likely avoiding SUICIDE
Senior Suicide
Your feelings will pass...
•
(PB-PS102) tion, questions for discussion,
men. However, men are
to attempt suicide than
likely to die from suicide
about 3-4 times more
than are women.
Teen Suicide • White males, over the age of 65, are at the highest risk for suicide. •Easy to Carry
(PB-PS51)
• People suffering Youth Suicide
schizophrenia, and
from depression,
drugs or alcohol are a dependency on
at a greater risk of attempting suicide. (PB-PS63)
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