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Tis the Season A Holiday Tool Kit *Safety Features
Included
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Tis the Season Holidays can be filled with family, fun
excitement and festive activities Holidays can be a time of rest
and relaxation from work and hectic schedules However, holidays can
also be a time of intense stress or depression
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Keep a Holiday Toolkit! It includes Keeping the focus on
family, festivities and fun Spending time interacting with your
family by Sharing meals together Cooking and baking together
Playing interactive family games Creating and wrapping gifts
together Simply spending family time together like going to movies,
the mall, the park, etc. Brainstorm your own family activity and
create a family tradition
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Keep a Holiday Toolkit! Features just for YOU It is important
that you be in touch with your physical and emotional needs These
features are just for you: Get plenty of well deserved rest during
the holidays However dont overdo the sleeping! Monitor your eating
habits with well balanced meals Caution! Take it easy on the sweets
and treats Steer clear of drugs and alcohol! Drink plenty of water
(H20) Nothing replenishes your body better Be SAFE! NEVER drive or
ride with someone who is under the influence of alcohol or
drugs!
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Keep a Holiday Toolkit! Final feature It is important to
understand and recognize that while the holidays are joyous, fun,
and exciting for some people, it can also be a very sad, lonesome
and unfulfilling occasion for others Sadness, depression and
suicide can interfere with both adults and teens during the holiday
season Take care of yourself and those around you if any of the
following signs and symptoms apply
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10 Warning Signs of Depression and/or Suicide 1.Isolation
withdrawal from friends and family; different than spending quiet
time alone 2.Recent loss of a significant relationship relative,
friend or pet 3.Personal appearance changes begin to disregard
appearance, bathing etc. 4.Hopelessness begin to feel or think
things will never get better 5.Impulsive or risk-taking actions
actions that disregard the outcome, dangerous, not safe
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10 Warning Signs of Depression and/or Suicide 6. Overall change
in personality behaving opposite their usual character 7. Personal
injury cutting or doing other self-harm actions 8. Personal
possessions giving away prize/favorite items 9. Substance abuse
person begins to use alcohol/drugs or increases the use of a
substance 10. Frequently thinking about death or dying
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Keep a Holiday Toolkit! What should I do? Should you, a family
member or a friend experience any of the warning signs, remember
that HELP is always available: Contact a trusted adult for guidance
(your parents and school counselors can be a great resource)
Contact a family physician Call the crisis hot line: (940) 387-5555
www.texassuicideprevention.org Or call your local police
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Tell! If you know about someone wanting to hurt themselves,
including you, DONT keep that secret. Tell somebody now. Dont keep
what could turn into a deadly secret.
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Your Holiday Toolkit was brought to you by The Denton High
School Counseling Department