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HN377UNIT6Readingpgs294-295.docxSome suicides appear to be caused by exposure to the suicide of others. In cluster suicide, one suicide leads to attempts by others to kill themselves. For instance, some high schools have experienced a series of suicides following a well-publicized case. As a result, many schools have established crisis intervention teams to counsel students when one student commits suicide (Insel & Gould, 2008 ; Daniel & Goldston, 2009 ; Pompili et al., 2011 ).
FIGURE 10-7 Adolescent Difficulties
Family, peer relationships, and self-esteem problems were most often mentioned by adolescents contemplating suicide, according to a review of phone calls to a telephone help line.
(Source: Based on Boehm & Campbell, 1995)
ARE YOU AN INFORMED CONSUMER OF DEVELOPMENT?:Preventing Adolescent Suicide
If you suspect that an adolescent, or anyone else for that matter, is contemplating suicide, don’t stand idly by. Act! Here are several suggestions:
· • Talk to the person, listen without judging, and give the person an understanding forum in which to try to talk things through.
· • Talk specifically about suicidal thoughts, asking such questions as: Does the person have a plan? Has he or she bought a gun? Where is it? Has he or she stockpiled pills? Where are they? The Public Health Service notes that, “contrary to popular belief, such candor will not give a person dangerous ideas or encourage a suicidal act.”
· • Evaluate the situation, trying to distinguish between general upset and more serious danger, as when suicide plans have been made. If the crisis is acute, do not leave the person alone.
· • Be supportive, let the person know you care, and try to break down his or her feelings of isolation.
· • Take charge of finding help, without concern about invading the person’s privacy. Do not try to handle the problem alone; get professional help immediately.
· • Make the environment safe, removing from the premises (not just hiding) weapons such as guns, razors, scissors, medication, and other potentially dangerous household items.
· • Do not keep suicide talk or threats secret; these are calls for help and require immediate action.
· • Do not challenge, dare, or use verbal shock treatment on the person in an effort to make them realize the errors in their thinking. These can have tragic effects.
· • Make a contract with the person, getting a promise or commitment, preferably in writing, not to make any suicidal attempt until you have talked further.
· • Don’t be overly reassured by a sudden improvement of mood. Such seemingly quick recoveries sometimes reflect the relief of finally deciding to commit suicide or the temporary release of talking to someone, but most likely the underlying problems have not been resolved.
For immediate help with a suicide-related problem, call (800) 784-2433 or (800) 621-4000 for national hotlines staffed with trained counselors.
Some suicides appear to be caused by exposure to the suicide of others. In
cluster suicide
,
one suicide leads to attempts by others to kill themselves. For instance, some high schools
have experienced
a series of suicides following a well
-
publicized case. As a result, many
schools have established crisis intervention teams to counsel students when one student
commits suicide (Insel & Gould,
2008
; Daniel & Goldston,
2009
; Pompili et al.,
2011
).
FIGURE 10
-
7
Adolescent
Difficulties
Family, peer relationships, and self
-
esteem problems were most often mentioned by
adolescents contemplating suicide, according to a review of phone calls to a telephone help
line.
Some suicides appear to be caused by exposure to the suicide of others. In cluster suicide,
one suicide leads to attempts by others to kill themselves. For instance, some high schools
have experienced a series of suicides following a well-publicized case. As a result, many
schools have established crisis intervention teams to counsel students when one student
commits suicide (Insel & Gould, 2008; Daniel & Goldston, 2009; Pompili et al., 2011).
FIGURE 10-7 Adolescent Difficulties
Family, peer relationships, and self-esteem problems were most often mentioned by
adolescents contemplating suicide, according to a review of phone calls to a telephone help
line.
