Suicide Prevention Awareness September 17 2021

SUICIDE PREVENTION
AWARENESS
Mr. IRIS V. MENTE,

LPT, RPm, RGC
Guidance Coordinator III, QNHS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Participants are expected to:
1. Gain awareness on the nature of suicide

and all about facts and figures.
2. Deeply appreciate the importance of life.
3. Prevent the attempts of having suicidal
thoughts and provide care and attention
to those individuals who might have
experiencing depression as a mental
health condition.
HOW ARE WE?
WAVES
MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS
SUICIDE AWARENESS:
It’s nature, facts, and figures
What is suicide?
Suicide is when people harm themselves
with the goal of ending their life, and they
die as a result.
A suicide attempt is when people harm

themselves with the goal of ending their
life, but they do not die.
What is suicide?
Suicidal ideation is when you think about
killing yourself. The thoughts might or
might not include a plan to die by suicide.
• Mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression,
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and bipolar
disorder
• Ongoing pain
• Heavy stress
• A family history of suicide
• Illegal drug use
• Past trauma or abuse
• A recent tragedy or death
Warning signs
• Talking about wanting to die or wanting to kill themselves

• Talking about feeling empty or hopeless or having no reason to
live
• Talking about feeling trapped or feeling that there are no
solutions
• Feeling unbearable emotional or physical pain
• Talking about being a burden to others
• Withdrawing from family and friends
• Giving away important possessions
• Saying goodbye to friends and family
• Putting affairs in order, such as making a will
• Taking great risks that could lead to death, such as driving
extremely fast
• Talking or thinking about death often
Other serious signs
• Displaying extreme mood swings, suddenly
changing from very sad to very calm or happy
• Making a plan or looking for ways to kill
themselves, such as searching for lethal
methods online, stockpiling pills, or buying a
gun
• Talking about feeling great guilt or shame
• Using alcohol or drugs more often
• Acting anxious or agitated
• Changing eating or sleeping habits
• Showing rage or talking about seeking
revenge
ARTICLE
• Suicide is a major public health concern.

In 2019, suicide was the 10th leading
cause of death overall in the United
States, claiming the lives of over 47,500
people. 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.
-www.nimh.nih.gov
KEY FACTS
• More than 700 000 people die due to suicide every
year.
• For every suicide there are many more people who
attempt suicide. A prior suicide attempt is the single
most important risk factor for suicide in the general
population.
• Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death in 15-19-
year-olds.
• 77% of global suicides occur in low- and middle-
income countries.
• Ingestion of pesticide, hanging and firearms are
among the most common methods of suicide globally.
-World Health Organization
STUDY
• Kroning & Kroning (2016) conducted a study about
“Teen Depression and Suicide: A Silent Crisis”
wherein they figured out that Adolescent depression is
a serious problem affecting teens, high school students
that had comtemplated suicide. Yet, depression among
teens are is often unrecognized. This article also
exposed the tragic death of a 17 year-old, along with
symptoms of depression and suicide in adolescents as
per DSM-5. The researchers categorized depression
and they also treatment plans and psychotherapy and
medications to treat depression and suicide attempts.
This article also would like to open the eyes of the
public that this has been a huge but a silent crisis.
Kroning, et.al. suggests increased awareness and
developing programs can help teens.
FIGURE
SUICIDE INCIDENTS IN THE
PHILIPPINES
• More people died by suicide last year as the
pandemic began and dragged on, with the
Philippine Statistics Authority reporting a 57%
increase in the country’s suicide rate in 2020
compared to the preceding year.
• The PSA said suicide is the 25th leading cause

of death in 2020, up six notches from 31st
place in 2019. It took the lives of 4,420 people
last year, compared to 2,810 deaths in 2019.
-Philstar.com, July 6, 2021

Who is at-risk of suicide?
• Inability to deal with life stresses
– financial problems
– relationship break-up
– chronic pain or illnesses
More over, others are:
– experiencing conflicts
– disaster
– violence
– abuse
– loss and a sense of isolation
– faces discrimination
Methods of suicide
• Pesticide self poisoning (common in rural

agricultural areas in low- and middle-
income countries)
• hanging
• firearms
How to prevent and control suicide?
1. limit access to the means of suicide

(e.g. pesticides, firearms, certain
medications);
2. interact with the media for responsible
reporting of suicide;
3. foster socio-emotional life skills in
adolescents;
4. early identify, assess, manage and
follow up anyone who is affected by
suicidal behaviours.,
TREATMENT
• Doctors and mental health

professionals have a number of ways to
help you feel better. The right treatment
plan for you depends on things like:
• How severe your suicidal thoughts are
• How often you have them and how long
they last
• How detailed or extensive they are
Make a safety plan
• Spot things that trigger negative or

suicidal thoughts, like certain images,
situations, or moods
• Come up with healthy ways to de-
stress, like relaxation techniques
or exercise
• Identify loved ones and professionals
you can reach out to for support
• Make your home safer to make suicidal
actions less likely
Support System
What if You’re Worried About a
Loved One?
• Have a candid talk. Asking about killing
themselves won’t make them think about
suicide more.
• Show support. Talk about it and
acknowledge.
• Help them stay safe. Get rid of any
items that could use for suicidal actions.
• Find support. Call hotline numbers and
share these numbers to your love ones,
too.
Ways to help
Promoting MPHSS in school
Increase mental well being

 Enhance regulation of emotions
 Enhance coping and problem-
solving skills
 Enhance empathy and respect for
diversity
 Decrease bullying and aggression
TOXIC POSITIVITY vs GENUINE
POSITIVITY
POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
The scientific study of

happiness and human
optimal functioning that will
help individuals,
communities, and societies
to thrive and flourish.
-PGCA 2020
Self-Care
Self-care is the ability to

engage in helping others
without sacrificing other
important parts of one’s
life.
WORK LIFE BALANCE
MENTAL HEALTH AMIDST THE
PANDEMIC
STAY
CONNECTED
WITH GOD!
THANK YOU AND
GOD BLESS!
References:
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/suicide
https://journals.lww.com/journalofchristiannursing/
fulltext/2016/04000/
teen_depression_and_suicide__a_silent_crisis.9.aspx
https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2021/07/06/2110596/
pandemic-year-sees-57-rise-suicide-rate-philippines
https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/suicidal-ideation

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SUICIDE PREVENTION

Mr. IRIS V. MENTE,

Participants are expected to:

1. Gain awareness on the nature of suicide

A suicide attempt is when people harm

• Talking about wanting to die or wanting to kill themselves

• Suicide is a major public health concern.

• The PSA said suicide is the 25th leading cause

-Philstar.com, July 6, 2021

• Pesticide self poisoning (common in rural

1. limit access to the means of suicide

• Doctors and mental health

• Spot things that trigger negative or

Increase mental well being

The scientific study of

Self-care is the ability to

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