https://padlet.com/mdragan1/g9jnjyt3mbsq A w a r e n e s s. en-us 2018-09-20 20:43:30 UTC 2018-10-04 20:38:17 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Removelove.png mdragan1 https://padlet.com/mdragan1/g9jnjyt3mbsq/wish/286736780 Suicide is the act of killing yourself, most often as a result of depression or other mental illness for example depression. ]]> 2018-09-27 20:18:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mdragan1/g9jnjyt3mbsq/wish/286736780 mdragan1 https://padlet.com/mdragan1/g9jnjyt3mbsq/wish/286739114 Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community.]]> 2018-09-27 20:27:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mdragan1/g9jnjyt3mbsq/wish/286739114 mdragan1 https://padlet.com/mdragan1/g9jnjyt3mbsq/wish/286740093 https://save.org/about-suicide/warning-signs-risk-factors-protective-factors/
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Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself;

Looking for a way to kill oneself;

Talking about feeling hopeless or having no purpose;

Talking about feeling trapped or being in unbearable pain;

Talking about being a burden to others;

Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs;

Acting anxious, agitated, or reckless;

Sleeping too little or too much;

Withdrawing or feeling isolated;

Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge; and

Displaying extreme mood swings.

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• a family history of violence
• a family history of suicide
• a feeling of hopelessness
• a feeling of seclusion or loneliness
• being gay with no family or home support
• for children, having disciplinary, social or school problems
• having a problem with substance abuse
• having a psychiatric disorder or mental illness
• having attempted suicide before
• being prone to reckless or impulsive behavior
• possessing a gun

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The annual age-adjusted suicide rate is 13.42 per 100,000 individuals.

Men die by suicide 3.53x more often than women.

On average, there are 123 suicides per day.

Firearms account for 51% of all suicides in 2016.

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Ask the friend or family member if he or she thinks of suicide, even if you are afraid to do so, and even if you are afraid you are overreacting. 

Listen – really listen – to their response. Don’t jump in with advice, reassurance, or problem solving, at least not right away. 

Take steps to get the person help

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