Download SOS Suicide Prevention Program

SOS Suicide Prevention
Program
COUNSELING AND WELLNESS
CENTER
MARCUS WHITE RM 205
VICTORIA KATE GINTER, MS, CRC, LPC
SOS – Suicide Prevention Program
1. GOAL OF SOS IS TO HELP YOU RECOGNIZE
THE SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION AND/OR
SUICIDE IN YOURSELVES, YOUR FRIENDS
OR YOUR LOVED ONES
2. THE PROGRAM PURPOSE IS NOT TO TELL
WHETHER OR NOT YOU ARE SUFFERING
FROM DEPRESSION, BUT RATHER TO TELL
IF YOU MAY HAVE SYMPTOMS THAT
INDICATE A NEED FOR FURTHER
EVALUATION
Today’s Program will include the following:
 A presentation & video about signs of suicide and the
steps to take if you feel a friend or loved one is at risk
 A depression screening form for you to complete
 Instructions on how to score the screening form
 Guidelines for getting further help for yourself or a
friend, if necessary
Signs of Depression
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Symptoms
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Depressed Mood (sad, down, grouchy,
irritable)
Change in sleeping patterns ( too much sleep,
not enough sleep)
Change in weight or appetite
(decreased/increased)
Speaking and or moving with unusual
speed/slowness
Loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities
Withdrawal from friends
Feelings of worthlessness, guilt
Feelings of hopelessness or desperation
Diminished ability to think or concentrate,
slowed thinking or indecisiveness
Thoughts of death, suicide, or wishes to be
dead
 Extreme Anxiety, agitation or enraged
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Other Indications of Depression
behavior
 Excessive drug and /or alcohol abuse
 Neglect of physical health
Signs of Bi-Polar
 Bi-Polar is also known as Manic Depression. A person with bipolar
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disorder has severe mood swings, “high” or agitated moods and sad,
down moods for no apparent reason. Other signs and symptoms
include:
Inflated self-esteem of feelings of “superiority”
A decreased need for sleep without tiredness or fatigue
Increased talkativeness or inability to stop talking
Racing thoughts or thoughts seeming disconnected
Being easily distracted from whatever is going on
Becoming increasingly focused on completing goals, like writing a term
paper in one night, or staying up all night cleaning the house
Becoming excessively involved in activities that are pleasurable but
have high potential for painful consequences, such as excessive risktaking, sexual activity, gambling, spending money etc.
Risk Factors For Suicidal Behavior
 Depression or Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression)
 Strong feelings of hopelessness
 Drug and/or alcohol abuse
 Access to guns
 Strong feelings of wanting to be dead
 A previous suicide attempt
 Demonstrating behaviors indicating suicidal thoughts, such as talking or
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writing about death/suicide, giving away possessions, saying goodbye
Serious behavior or conduct problems
Legal or discipline crisis
Having a past history or currently being emotionally, physically or sexually
abused
Lack of mental health treatment for depression or other psychiatric illness
Counseling And Wellness center
Counseling
Prevention
 Individual Counseling
 Substance Abuse
 Support Groups
 Psychiatric Services
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 Crisis Response
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 FREE
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 CONFIDENTIAL
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Prevention
Natural Helpers
Bacchus & Gamma
Alcohol Awareness Day
Stress Busters
DD10pm
How to Get Help!!
COUNSELING & WELLNESS CENTER
832 1945
MARCUS WHITE ROOM 205
MONDAY-FRIDAY 8AM – 5PM
CAMPUS POLICE
832 2375
OFF CAMPUS CALL 911 OR TAKE PERSON TO
LOCAL EMERGENCY ROOM
INFO STATEWIDE SUICIDE CRISIS HOT LINE
2-1-1
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE
1-800-273-TALK