Gordon's Warning Signs

Research and psychological studies show that suicidal behavior stems from at least one or more mental disorders that are treatable. Individuals with suicidal behaviors often feel hopeless which contributes to these behaviors and can lead to suicide attempts or succession. Recognizing these behaviors can save someone’s life, being compassionate, empathetic, and proactive can greatly reduce an individual’s suicide behavior. The goal is to recognize these behaviors and get help for these individuals quickly.

The first step in taking action against adolescent suicide is by recognizing the warning signs. Some of the warning signs are (a) rage, anger, seeking revenge; (b) acting reckless or engaging in risky activities, seemingly without thinking; (c) feeling trapped, as if there is no way out; (d)

One evidence-based intervention is designed by Screening for Mental Health [SMH], the program is called Signs of Suicide [SOS]. The Signs of Suicide program is an award winning program and it is also a nationally recognized program (). The Signs of Suicide program is designed for youth of various ages ranging from middle school and the way to high school (). This program helps students learn how to point out signs of depression and suicide in themselves or in their friends or family. This program recognizes the emotional distress that often follows the aftermath of a completed suicide. Suicide, according to the Signs of Suicide Program is both recognizable and treatable. A well-designed prevention program can educate the youth on how to spot the warning signs of depression, in people they love. The Signs of Suicide Program provides everyday risk management tools and information to judge, prevent and respond to signs of suicide ().

This evaluation critique is focused on the article: “An Outcome Evaluation of the SOS Suicide Prevention Program,” by Robert H. Aseltine Jr, and Robert DeMartino. Based on their evaluation, the authors (2004) conclude that the SOS program was successful as “significantly lower rates of suicide attempts and greater knowledge and more adaptive attitudes about depression and suicide were observed among students in the intervention group” (p. 446).

Suicide is not something someone can catch, it does not define as a disease. “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that in 2011, more than 9,000 older adults died by suicide.” (Suicide and Depression, Page 23). A lot of people have been committing suicide, and therapists can lesson that number. Suicide comes from traumatic events in one's lives that their own mind doesn't know how to deal with. As Suicide and Depression in Older Adults: Greater Awareness can Prevent Tragedy states, “To the public and even to close friends, he appeared to be happy and upbeat, and he was financially stable- all factors that seemed to shape a life worth living for. Yet on August 11th 2014 Williams, age 63, took his own life” (Suicide and Depression, Page 23). A guy like Robin William took his own life. He was always laughing and had money, and always having a good time. But his audience couldn't see what was actually going on. He was depressed and didn't know how to continue on. A loved one could be suffering from situations that their family members have no idea about. That is why it is important to look for the signs of depression and suicide. If a family member is disgusting themselves, and they might have a change in their mood, make sure to offer help. If us as humans can get people to go to a therapist, us as humans can help a wide amount of people. “The existential approach require the therapist to seek to tune into the client's

In addition, mental health disorders can lead to suicide. Suicide is a horribly tragic act that can be prevented. Suicide is usually caused by severe depression, a feeling of hopelessness. This severe depression can be caused by a tragic life event such as losing a job or divorce. People can also be predisposed to depression. People’s brains who suffer from depression simply cannot produce enough neurotransmitters such as dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin, which are responsible for making you happy. Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States. More people die from suicide than hypertension, abnormally high blood pressure, and Parkinson’s disease. The rate in which this is happening is rising yearly. In recent years suicide rates have taken a steep rise in prevalence. Many people struggling with depression feel as though they don’t have real issues compared to other people, or that people will judge them seeking help for feeling sad. People who have been directly affected by suicide will tell you that it is not silly to seek help if you are feeling sad. Suffers sometimes feel so depressed that they cannot get out of bed. It can be debilitating. Uneducated individuals do not understand this, and will tell a sick person to “just get out of bed”, or “we all have issues too, deal with it and get on with life like the rest of us”.

Suicide is is the act of intentionally causing one's own death. Risk factors include mental illness such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, alcoholism, or drug abuse. People choose suicide when they are hopeless or when they think there isn’t anyone that cares for them anymore. They can also choose this if they think there isn’t an end to their suffering or to their problem. Most of the time this happens because of depression and in some cases bullying, it can also happen because of alcohol or because of a major stressful event that has happened. Suicide can really happen anywhere and at any time.Suicide is a problem that exists because the numbers of suicide keep going up and won’t come down.

Our Suicide Awareness course will be very informative and useful in our everyday lives . Suicide is a major public health concern. It is the 10th leading cause of death overall. Suicide does not discriminate. People of all genders, ages, and ethnicities can be at risk. Suicidal behavior is complex and there is no single cause. In fact, many different factors contribute to someone making a suicide attempt. Suicide is complicated and tragic but it is often preventable. Knowing the warning signs for suicide and how to get help can help save lives.

A more subtle but equally dangerous warning sign of suicide is hopelessness. Studies have found that hopelessness is a strong predictor of suicide. People who feel hopeless may talk about "unbearable" feelings, predict a bleak future, and state that they have nothing to look forward to.

Suicide is the third leading cause of death today among teens and young adults. It is preventable yet thousands of people die of it each year. It is an act of intentionally causing one’s own death. According to SAVE, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States and takes around 40,000 lives each year in the U.S. and 800,000 lives worldwide. There are a variety of reasons why people resort to suicide as a way to help themselves. Major events or negative changes in life can cause someone to think that suicide is the only way they can solve the problem. People with these thoughts often act differently than usual. There are a number of ways to help prevent suicidal thoughts simply by just talking to them. Suicide is wrong and

There is very important signs to look for if you think someone is going to commit suicide. “Talking about suicide, making statements such as “I wish I were dead”, Withdrawing from friends and loved ones, Wanting to be alone, Getting the means to commit suicide, such as stocking up on pills or buying a gun”. Delta Medical Center (Suicidal Thoughts Signs, Symptoms & Effects). Delta Medical center is stating that talking about suicide, saying “I wish I were dead”, and withdrawing from friends is a sign of suicide. If a family member or friend has these feelings tell a therapist or get them help. When they diagnose the problems they can give the person therapy or treat them with medication

The signs to someone who has already planned a suicide or is contemplating are usually dropping verbal hints. For example “I won’t be a problem for you much longer,” or “It’s no use, I won’t see you again “They’re giving prized possessions away, cleaning a normally messy thoughts. Also if they all of sudden are very cheerful following depression, and hallucinations and any mention of suicide or death. But they are many other reasons as to why teens attempt to take their lives, but the most common reasons are preexisting mental disorder like anxiety and a substance abuse problem. Many adults, parents, or friends ignore when someone talks about suicide when it needs to be taken seriously.

It is a horrible tragedy when someone takes their own life. Not only are they hurting themselves, but also everyone around them. People that are close to those who commit suicide are greatly affected. It is one of the saddest things in life to lose someone you love. That is why it is so important that everyone knows the warning signs of someone who is thinking about suicide and also how to help them. The most common signs of suicidal thoughts spell out the words IS PATH WARM; Ideation, substance use, purposelessness, anxiety, trapped, hopelessness, withdrawal, anger, recklessness, and mood change (Canadian Mental Health Association, CMHA, 2015). Some of these things could be a symptom of something else, however, a person that is showing multiple symptoms from this list is probably suicidal.

People who are suicidal can often be very manipulative with their emotions, hiding their darkest thoughts and instead showing everyone “happiness,” so how do we really know if someone is showing suicidal symptoms? Some symptoms include change in appetite, substance abuse, distance from once loved things, self criticism, psychosis, paranoia, talking about death. Suicide ideations are often a symptom of result of undiagnosed or untreated mental health disorders [Valley Behavioral]. Suicidal people may be manipulative with their emotions, but they can't put on a happy face at every moment, so watch them carefully and confront them when you see some of the symptoms or dual disorders.

Suicide is highly preventable for teens by anyone close to them, but early detection is key. We all know a teenager whether their a friend or family member, but what we don’t know is what goes on in their heads prior to their suicide. Suicide is a tricky thing to prevent because you don’t know whether it’s a mood swing or the real deal. There are clear warning signs that give you a hint that the teen is suicidal. They usually talk about death and have wish to die. Although it may seem as if a teen always says “I’m going to kill myself!”, this is just an example of anxiety. Another sign is a social life that encounters a downfall as well as a problem that gives them a bad image of themselves. They let themselves go on the outside (appearance) and also on the inside. After these turn of events they also start preparing for death by giving away valued possessions. Although these are what usually happens with a suicidal child, it can possibly be