Suicide

SUICIDE Matt Bruce, Kimberly Cooper,

Julie Cutright, Kylie Ruffner

10th Leading Cause of Death Overall

3rd Leading Cause of Death for 15-24

Suicide is the…

20% of all deaths annually for 15-24

NATIONAL DATA

Overall in the United States Young Adults

National Rate 12.4 per 100,000

Nation 38,364 (1.6%)

Males 30,277 (2.5%)

Females 8,087

Young (15-24) 4,600 (15.6%)

Ages 20-24 12.7 per 100,000

people

SUICIDES HAPPENS… One person every 13.7 minutes kills

themselves One young person (15-24) kills

themselves every 1 hour and 54 minutes

There was 38,364 suicides in 2010 in the U.S, that is an average of 105 a day.

DOES RACE MAKE A DIFFERENCE? Highest rates:

American Indian and Alaska Natives: 14.3 per 100,000

Non-Hispanic whites: 13.5 per 100,000 Lowest rates:

Asian and Pacific Islanders: 6.2 per 100,000Hispanics: 6.0 per 100,000Non-Hispanic Blacks: 5.1 per 100,000

WHO IS AT GREATER RISK? MEN OR WOMEN? 4 times more men die by suicide than

females (79% of all suicides) 3.7 male deaths by suicide to one

female suicide 30,277 men committed suicide and only

8,087 women committed suicide in 2010

METHODS Firearm: 19,392 (50.5%) Suffocation: 9,493 (24.7%) Cut/Pierce: 673 (1.8%) Poisoning: 6,599 (17.2%) Drowning: 409 (1.1%)

MEN & WOMEN METHODS OF CHOICE Men & women use different methods

Suicide by: Males (%) Females (%)

Firearms 56 30

Suffocation 24 21

Poisoning 13 40

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/suicide-in-the-us-statistics-and-prevention/index.shtml

Most common for men

Most common for women

COST OF SUICIDE Estimated cost for medical and work

loss costs is $34.6 billion.

OUR SURVEY RESULTS

OUR SURVEY 28 SIUE students surveyed

14 women14 men

Aged 18-2518 years old: 619 years old: 620 years old: 821 years old: 422 years old: 123 years old: 224 years old: 025 years old: 1

MAJORS OF PARTICIPANTS Women

Nursing Art Pre-Pharmacy Elementary Education Speech Pathology Pre-Law Social Work Journalism Pre-Dental Art History English Education Finance and

Economics

Men Computer Science Physics/Computer

Electrical Engineering Elementary Education Pharmacy Biology Theater History Geography Computer Management CMIS Mass Communication Criminal Justice Business Administration Nursing

DAILY STRESS LEVELSRange Total

1 (low) 0

2 2

3 3

4 1

5 6

6 5

7 6

8 5

9 0

10 (high) 0

CAUSES OF STRESS Family 11

Relationships 16

Friends 20

School 24

Other:

Bills/Money 2

Clubs 1

Work 1

Moving Out 1

Anxiety Disorder/ADD/OCD 1

HOURS SPENT STUDYING Hours Total

1-5 6

5-10 12

10-15 6

15-20 4

20+ 0

DRINKS CONSUMED IN A WEEK

Number of Drinks Total

0 11

1 1

2 1

3 4

4 1

5 2

6 2

2-3 2

2-5 1

3-5 1

10 1

12 2

HISTORY OF ALCOHOL OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE

12 answered yes 16 answered no

HOW WELL THE PARTICIPANTS DEAL WITH STRESS (1-10 SCALE)

Range Total

1 (not well) 1

2 0

3 2

4 4

5 4

6 2

7 6

8 5

9 2

10 (well) 2

HOW DO THE PARTICIPANTS DEAL WITH STRESS

Types Total

Pray 2

Listen to Music 8

Talk to Someone 7

Read 3

Movies 1

Unhealthy Ways 1

Sleep 4

Organize 2

Eat 2

Cry 1

HOW DO THE PARTICIPANTS DEAL WITH STRESS (CONTINUED)

Types Total

Punch Things 1

Crafting 1

Workout 8

Procrastinate 2

Being Alone 2

Take Deep Breaths 2

Play Games (Video/Board Games)

4

By not Working 2

Talking a Walk 1

Cooking 1

Drinking 1

PARTICIPANTS ANXIETY LEVELS (1-10 SCALE)

Range Total

1 (low) 1

2 1

3 5

4 5

5 4

6 4

7 2

8 3

9 2

10 (high) 1

CAUSES OF ANXIETY

School 24

Relationships 13

Friends 9

Family 11

Other:

Everything 1

Anxiety Disorder/OCD/ADD

1

PARTICIPANTS THAT TAKE TIME TO RELAX

24 answered yes 4 answered no

PARTICIPANTS WHO ARE OPTIMIST AND PESSIMIST

20 said they were optimist 8 said they were pessimist

PARTICIPANTS THAT KNOW THE SYMPTOMS OF SUICIDE

Symptoms Participants

1 (none) 0

2 1

3 1

4 1

5 (few) 3

6 6

7 4

8 4

9 2

10 (all) 6

PARTICIPANTS WHO FEEL ISOLATED OR CUT OFF

10 answered yes 18 answered no

PARTICIPANTS WHO KNOW SOMEONE WHO HAS COMMITTED SUICIDE

10 answered yes 18 answered no

FAMILY HISTORY OF SUICIDE

2 answered yes 26 answered no

PARTICIPANTS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE

3 answered yes 25 answered no

PARTICIPANTS WHO HAVE EVER ATTEMPTED SUICIDE

2 answered yes 26 answered no

PARTICIPANTS WHO KNOW ABOUT COUNSELING SERVICES ON CAMPUS

24 answered yes 4 answered no

PARTICIPANTS WHO HAVE EVER USED COUNSELING SERVICES ON CAMPUS

5 answered yes 23 answered no

SAFETY TRAINING

Skill to be developed throughout the program: Recognize signs symptoms of suicide and where to receive help on campus

GOAL AND OBJECTIVES GOAL: To educate college students 18-25

about the importance of mental health issues that could contribute to suicide.

OBJECTIVES1.1 Increase the awareness of signs and

symptoms of suicidal behaviors of SIUE students by 90% by the end of this safety training

1.2 To increase self-awareness of students participating in this safety training prior to signs and symptoms being viewed or observed

1.3 By the end of this program, we will alter attitudes and impressions of people with depression and suicidal thoughts.

DEFINITIONS Suicide: “Death caused by self-directed

injurious behavior with any intent to die as a result of the behavior.”

Suicide attempt: “A non-fatal self-directed potentially injurious behavior with any intent to die as a result of the behavior.”

Suicidal ideation: “Thinking about, considering, or planning for suicide”

DEPRESSION What is Depression? Different forms of Depression

Major depressive disorder or major depression

Dysthymic disorder or dysthymiaMinor depression

WARNING SINGS OF SUICIDE I = Ideation S = Substance Abuse P = Purposelessness A = Anxiety T = Trapped H = Hopelessness W = Withdrawal A = Anger R = Recklessness M = Mood Changes

OTHER SIGNS Threatening to hurt or kill themselves Looking for ways to kill themselves

whether that be a gun or pills or any other method

Talking or writing about death

ACTIVITY! Depression

Weak

Doing it for atte

ntion

Don’t deserve to

live anyway

Not good

enough

Bullying

CRAZY!

RISK FACTORS Family history of suicide Previous suicide attempts History of mental disorder particularly depression Feeling of hopelessness Impulsive or aggressive tendencies Local epidemics of suicide Isolation Barriers to accessing mental health treatment Loss Physical illness Easy access to lethal methods Unwillingness to seek help

PROTECTIVE FACTORS Effective clinical care for mental,

physical, and substance abuse disorders Easy access to a variety of clinical

interventions and support for help seeking

Family and community support Skills in problem solving, conflict

resolution, and nonviolent ways of handing disputes

Cultural and religious beliefs that discourage suicide

ACTIVITY

TO WRITE LOVE ON HER ARMS Vision: http://twloha.com/vision

Video: http://vimeo.com/26119093

ACTIVITY

WHERE CAN YOU FIND HELP?SIUE Counseling Services Phone: 618-650-5839Online Appointments: https://cougarcare.siue.edu/confirm.aspx

Suicide Hotlines (24/7) 1-800-784-2433 1-800-273-8255

MISSAMeet 2nd and 4th Wednesday 7-8, MUC International [email protected]

THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING!

REFERENCES American Association of Suicidology. (2012). U.S.A Suicide: 2010 Official Final Data.

Retrieved from: http://www.suicidology.org/c/document_library/get_file?folderId=262&name=DLFE-636.pdf

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. (2013). American Foundation For Suicide Prevention. Retrieved from: http://afsp.org

Center for Disease Control and Prevention. (2012). Suicide. Retrieved from: http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/suicide-datasheet-a.PDF

Center for Disease Control and Prevention. (2012). Self-Inflicted Injury. Retrieved from: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/suicide.htm

Karla Smith Foundation: Supporting families affected by mental illness and suicide. (2013). SIUE Suicide Survivor Support Group. Retrieved from: http://www.karlasmithfoundation.org/siue-support-group.aspx

National Institute of Mental Health. (2010). Suicide in the U.S: Statistics and Prevention. Retrieved from: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/suicide-in-the-us-statistics-and-prevention/index.shtml

National Institute of Mental Health. (2011). What is Depression? Retrieved from: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression/what-is-depression.shtml 

To Write Love on Her Arms. (N/A). To Write Love on Her Arms. Retrieved from: http://twloha.com

SIUE Counseling Services. (N/A). Helping Students in Distress. The Student who may be Suicidal. Pp. 7

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (N/A). National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Retrieved from: http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/