Dr. Nicole Arcuri’s Suicidal Behavior Awareness Quiz For Teachers

False: Most suicidal people show warning signs before a suicide attempt. Some early warning signs include: drug/alcohol abuse, disinterest in usual activities, restlessness, agitation, anxiety, irritability, moodiness over minor incidents, and being overly self-critical. Some late warning signs include: talk of suicide or death, dropping out of activities, isolating self from friends and family, putting life in order, making a will, or giving away favorite possessions.

Often, something is going on and to exercise on the side of caution, it is important to provide the student with assistance to connect with a support system to help process events, feeling, and other occurrences which are causing distress. Also, it opens the door for understanding a helpful resource for the future.

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The answer provided is a rating scale from 1 to 5, allowing the evaluator to rate the pace and timing of the presentation. A rating of 1 indicates poor pace and timing, while a rating of 5 indicates excellent pace and timing. This allows the presenter, Dr. Arcuri, to receive feedback on their ability to effectively manage the pace and timing of their program, and make improvements if necessary.

The answer indicates that the program content was rated on a scale of one to five, with one being poor and five being excellent. The numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 suggest that the program content was evaluated across the entire range of the scale, indicating that the content was relevant to the educator role to varying degrees.

The answer provided indicates that the presenter is asking for a rating on a scale of 1 to 5 regarding the helpfulness of the information presented in dealing with a student expressing suicidality. The options range from 1 (Poor) to 5 (Excellent), allowing the evaluator to rate the helpfulness based on their perception.

Taking suicide threats seriously and treating the person talking about suicide with understanding and compassion is crucial because it can potentially save their life. Suicide is a serious issue, and dismissing or ignoring someone's suicidal thoughts or threats can have devastating consequences. By showing empathy and providing support, we can help the person feel heard, valued, and potentially guide them towards seeking professional help or other resources. It is essential to take all suicide threats seriously and respond with care and concern.

When someone tells you that they are thinking of suicide you should not agree to keep it a secret. Let them know that you need to involve others to keep yourself and the person at risk safe and to ensure they get the help they need. For this reason, until you are able to get the student to the school counselor and/or similarly trained to handle such situations.

The student CANNOT be left alone.

All suicidal ex-service men and women are mentally ill- FALSE
False: Not all suicidal ex-service men and women are mentally ill.

Many suicides can be prevented in our community- TRUE
True: Suicides can be prevented through suicide awareness raising education and activities within communities.

People who are suicidal always want to die- FALSE
False: People who are thinking of suicide are in pain and cannot find a reason to live – more than wanting to die.

People who talk about suicide are unlikely to go through with it- FALSE
False: All conversations about suicide should be taken seriously. You might be the only person who has listened and understood.

A suicidal person may show one or many of the warning signs listed above. The majority of people who take their own life have given definite signs. The keys to prevention are recognizing the warning signs and knowing what to do to help. A suicidal person needs help from someone else to find solutions to their problems.

All of the above are known protective factors against suicide.

Most young people who kill themselves are in a state of pronounced conflict and confusion over whether to commit suicide. They are all sure, however, that they desperately want an end to their emotional suffering. There are many more suicidal attempts than there are successful suicides.

Men have a 4 times higher rate than women
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Data & Statistics Fatal Injury Report for 2013

Answer (ALL OF THE ABOVE) Whenever anyone tells you that they are thinking about suicide you should take them seriously, keep them physically safe and seek professional help for them. You should also ensure that you look after yourself and seek help if you need to talk about your experience.

Although more women than men attempt suicide, men are almost four times more likely than women to die by suicide. One reason is that men are more likely to use deadlier means — such as firearms — when they set out to take their own lives.

Most suicidal people show warning signs before a suicide attempt. Some early warning signs include: drug/alcohol abuse, disinterest in usual activities, restlessness, agitation, anxiety, irritability, moodiness over minor incidents, and being overly self-critical. Some late warning signs include: talk of suicide or death, dropping out of activities, isolating self from friends and family, putting life in order, making a will, or giving away favorite possessions.

Anyone could suicide. People of all ages, races, faiths, and cultures suicide, as do individuals from all walks of life and all income levels. Popular, well connected people who seem to have everything going for them and those who appear less confident or vulnerable die by suicide. Suicidal people come from all kinds of families; rich and poor, happy and sad, two-parent and single parent, civilian and ex-service community members.

When a student demonstrates suicidal behavior, the teacher should report the concern to the school counselor IMMEDIATELY.

The question asks the participants to rate the speaker's knowledge on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being poor and 5 being excellent. The answer provided shows a range of ratings from 1 to 5, indicating that the participants were given the opportunity to rate the speaker's knowledge at different levels.

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