Depression and Suicide in

Schools
By: Lisa Maley, Toni Marie Martini, Carli Palladino,
and Samantha Sepe

Depression
What is depression?
The Difference Between Situational and
Clinical
Did you know that 1 in every 33 children
may have depression? The ratio for teens
is 1 in 8 (Kidshealth.org)

Depression

Causes of Depression
Signs of Depression
Stereotypes of Children, Teens, and Adults
What can be done?

Suicide Warning Signs

A person talks about wanting to harm
themselves
Their behavior has changed
They display a range of irritable
moods

Suicide Risk Factors

There are many health factors that
can be associated with suicide
Environmental factors can also play a
part
Historical factors contribute to suicidal
thoughts as well

Getting Help
Refer for professional help
Talk to a counselor
Talk to family and friends

Resources Available

Safe Place
The National Suicide Hotline
Center for Hope
American Association of Suicidology
The Jed Foundation

I believe each human

being has the potential to
change, to transform
ones own attitude, no
matter how difficult the
situation.
Dalai Lama

Gatekeepers

Teachers and school staff as gatekeepers

In Loco Parentis
3 in 4 suicidal individuals give warning
QPR
Signs of Suicide (SOS)

Suicide Postvention

Suicide contagion
Outside support
Faculty & classroom meetings
Memorials
Media

Dont Be A Bystander!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BByqa7
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