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Suicide Prevention

Mrs. Kielsa (A-L)

Mr. O’Donovan (M-Z)

CMS School Counselors

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MINDFULNESS MINUTE

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Imagine a place that you would rather be right now...

You have permission to drift off and think about this other place....

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Suicide Facts

In 2021, an estimated 12.3 million American adults seriously thought about suicide, 3.5 million planned a suicide attempt, and 1.7 million attempted suicide.
Suicide rates increased approximately 36% between 2000–2021. Suicide was responsible for 48,183 deaths in 2021, which is about one death every 11 minutes.

YOUTH:

Additionally, suicide rates for age group 10-24 increased 52.2% between 2000-2021.
Suicide was the second leading cause of death for people ages 10-14
In 2021, 9% of high school students reported attempting suicide during the previous 12 months. Suicide attempts were reported most frequently among girls compared to boys (12.4% vs. 5.3%) and among non-Hispanic American Indian or Alaska Native students (20.1%).
Youth and young adults most impacted include non-Hispanic American Indian or Alaska Native, with a suicide rate of 36.3 per 100,000.3 The next highest is non-Hispanic White people.

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Resiliency

Promote a Safe School Environment

Being Engaged in Community and School

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Resiliency

The capacity to cope positively and recover quickly with difficulties.

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What skills can we work on to build our resiliency?

Positive mood
Managing our emotions
Adaptable temperament
Believing that we have the power to control our lives
Problem solving skills
Coping skills including handling conflict in a non-violent way
Self-esteem
Frequent physical activity
Sense of hope in the face of adversity
Frustration tolerance
Body image, care and protection

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Coping Strategies THINK-PAIR-SHARE

Brainstorm a list of coping strategies you have tried or could try if you’re feeling sad, angry, anxious etc.

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Promote a Safe School Environment - What can you do?

Model and encourage appropriate behavior.
Treat others with respect (never joke about suicide).
Keep our school clean.
Participate appropriately in school lockdown and fire drills.
Support others being mistreated when you are a bystander.
Learn healthy strategies to deal with anger and stress (forgiveness).
Learn healthy coping skills to deal with anxiety (mindfulness).
Act appropriately online.
Report inappropriate behavior to an adult.
Seek help in dealing with conflict, when needed.

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School and Community Activities - How can you be involved?

4H
Church
Girl/Boy Scouts
Community Ed Activities
Theatre
Music, Arts
Sports
Fishing Team

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What can I do to help someone that is having thoughts of suicide?

Connect them with a trusted adult.

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Teen Crisis Counselors

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