Suicidal thoughts

This lesson will focus on the causes and symptoms of suicidal thoughts and examine the support available for those experiencing or are likely to experience suicidal thoughts. This lesson covers issues about mental health. If this is a sensitive topic to you, we recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Examples of traumatic events are:

Childbirth experiences Warfare Road accident Serious illness Violent assault All of the above

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Q2.What proportion of people who experience a disturbing event are estimated to be affected by PTSD?

1/4 1/3 1/2

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Q3.How soon can PTSD develop after a traumatic event?

PTSD only develops the day after a traumatic event. PTSD develops at least a year after a traumatic event. PTSD can develop straight after or weeks, months or years after. PTSD develops one month after a traumatic event.

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Q4.Negate is a way of making something ____________

Effective Ineffective

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Q5.Which of these is NOT a helpful lifestyle trait?

Healthy diet and exercise Good time management Isolating yourself Challenging unhelpful thoughts

5/5

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Examples of traumatic events are:

Childbirth experiences Warfare Road accident Serious illness Violent assault All of the above

1/5

Q2.What proportion of people who experience a disturbing event are estimated to be affected by PTSD?

1/4 1/3 1/2

2/5

Q3.How soon can PTSD develop after a traumatic event?

3/5

Q4.Negate is a way of making something ____________

Effective Ineffective

4/5

Q5.Which of these is NOT a helpful lifestyle trait?

Healthy diet and exercise Good time management Isolating yourself Challenging unhelpful thoughts

5/5

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Suicidal thoughts

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Q1.Mental illness is not the same as mental health.

True False

1/7

Q2.What might cause someone to have suicidal thoughts?

Mental illness Low self-esteem Drug or alcohol use Pressure from family and friends Anxiety All of the above

2/7

Q3.Which of these warning signs that someone may be having suicidal thoughts would be a RED FLAG sign?

Depression Searching about suicide on the internet Trouble eating and sleeping Sadness

3/7

Q4.Which of these is NOT a way to support someone with suicidal thoughts when they are talking to you?

Hurrying them along Listening without judgement Taking them seriously Listening with empathy

4/7

Q5.Which of these below is an example of an open question?

Could you share with me how you are feeling? Are you feeling good or bad today?

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Q6.Our mental health is most at risk during which times in our life?

Old age Adulthood Adolescence Early childhood

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Q7.Stigma is a feeling of shame associated with a particular circumstance, quality or person. Is this definition correct?

Yes No

7/7

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Suicidal thoughts

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.Mental illness is not the same as mental health.

True False

1/7

Q2.What might cause someone to have suicidal thoughts?

Mental illness Low self-esteem Drug or alcohol use Pressure from family and friends Anxiety All of the above

2/7

Q3.Which of these warning signs that someone may be having suicidal thoughts would be a RED FLAG sign?

Depression Searching about suicide on the internet Trouble eating and sleeping Sadness

3/7

Q4.Which of these is NOT a way to support someone with suicidal thoughts when they are talking to you?

Hurrying them along Listening without judgement Taking them seriously Listening with empathy

4/7

Q5.Which of these below is an example of an open question?

Could you share with me how you are feeling? Are you feeling good or bad today?

5/7

Q6.Our mental health is most at risk during which times in our life?

Old age Adulthood Adolescence Early childhood

6/7

Q7.Stigma is a feeling of shame associated with a particular circumstance, quality or person. Is this definition correct?

Yes No

7/7

Lesson summary: Suicidal thoughts

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Suicidal thoughts

Suicidal thoughts

Lesson summary: Suicidal thoughts

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Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)