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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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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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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Definition
  2. Symptoms and causes
  3. Available support

Content guidance

  • Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.

Supervision

Adult supervision suggested

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5 Questions

Q1.
Examples of traumatic events are:
Correct answer: All of the above
Childbirth experiences
Road accident
Serious illness
Violent assault
Warfare
Q2.
What proportion of people who experience a disturbing event are estimated to be affected by PTSD?
1/2
Correct answer: 1/3
1/4
Q3.
How soon can PTSD develop after a traumatic event?
Correct answer: PTSD can develop straight after or weeks, months or years after.
PTSD develops at least a year after a traumatic event.
PTSD develops one month after a traumatic event.
PTSD only develops the day after a traumatic event.
Q4.
Negate is a way of making something ____________
Effective
Correct answer: Ineffective
Q5.
Which of these is NOT a helpful lifestyle trait?
Challenging unhelpful thoughts
Good time management
Healthy diet and exercise
Correct answer: Isolating yourself

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7 Questions

Q1.
Mental illness is not the same as mental health.
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
What might cause someone to have suicidal thoughts?
Correct answer: All of the above
Anxiety
Drug or alcohol use
Low self-esteem
Mental illness
Pressure from family and friends
Q3.
Which of these warning signs that someone may be having suicidal thoughts would be a RED FLAG sign?
Depression
Sadness
Correct answer: Searching about suicide on the internet
Trouble eating and sleeping
Q4.
Which of these is NOT a way to support someone with suicidal thoughts when they are talking to you?
Correct answer: Hurrying them along
Listening with empathy
Listening without judgement
Taking them seriously
Q5.
Which of these below is an example of an open question?
Are you feeling good or bad today?
Correct answer: Could you share with me how you are feeling?
Q6.
Our mental health is most at risk during which times in our life?
Correct answer: Adolescence
Adulthood
Early childhood
Old age
Q7.
Stigma is a feeling of shame associated with a particular circumstance, quality or person. Is this definition correct?
No
Correct answer: Yes