Overview Who Commits Suicide? Who Attempts Suicide? Why Do People Commit Suicide? Can You Tell If Someone is Suicidal? How You Can Help? Are You Suicidal?
How Can You Help a Suicide Survivor?
What If Your Become a Suicide Survivor?
Explaining Suicide to Children
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Test Your Knowledge
Okay, let's see how much you know. Be sure to select an answer for each question. Good luck!
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1. Although no social, economic, or ethnic group is immune, one group dominates the suicide statistics in this country. Which of the following is it?
A. People of Oriental descent, particularly males B. White males C. Native Americans D. The elderly of both sexes
2. True or False? While their numbers are comparatively small, the suicide rate among Native Americans is far greater than the national average.
A. True B. False
3. Teen suicide statistics have undergone marked changes in the past generation. Which of the following most accurate reflects the changes?
A. Teen suicide, unlike suicide in general, has increased, especially among white teens B. Teen suicide, unlike suicide in general, has increased, especially among black teens C. Teen suicide rates have fallen faster than the average of all suicides, except for the rate among 15-19-year old black males D. Teen suicide rates have fallen faster than the average of all suicides, except for a troubling rise among those in the 10-14 year-old group
4. True or False? Men dominate the suicide statistics, but women try to kill themselves far more often than men.
5. True or False? Since two-thirds of those who attempt suicide suffer from depression--a clinical psychiatric diagnosis--it is fair to say that, on the whole, suicide is an insane act.
6. While some suicidal people successfully conceal their intention to kill themselves, there are often warning signs of an impending suicide attempt. Which of the following is NOT among them?
A. Withdrawal from friends, family and social activities B. Drastic changes in behavior C. An unexpected decision to male a will or funeral arrangements D. Giving away prized possessions E . A sudden cessation in the use of alcohol or drugs
7. True or False? People who talk about committing suicide never or rarely attempt it.
8. True or False? If you think someone is contemplating suicide, under no circumstances should you raise the issue directly. If you do, you might precipitate an attempt.
9. Each suicide leaves behind a number of people who are profoundly affected by the death. What is the best estimate of the average number of these 'suicide surviors' for each self-inflicted death?
A. four to six B. six to eight C. three to six D. About 10
10. Which of the following is NOT among the recommendations for attempting to help someone who has lost a loved one to suicide?
A. Be very patient. The survivor is dealing with both normal grief and the fact that the person chose death over a continuation of their relationship B. Don't judge. The survivor may believe that the death violated either a social taboo or even the law, and he or she is being judged by association C. Don't hesitate to speak of the deceased. Try to focus on pleasant memories. D. Don't allow him or her to indulge in unrealistic defense mechanisms, like denying that the death was a suicide. They will think you are being condescending.
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