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Title: We are First Responders! Suicide Prevention


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We are First Responders!Suicide Prevention
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People Prevent Suicide!
  • Shipmates friends are the first to notice and
    know when someone is distressed, struggling,
    experiencing hard times
  • We can be the First Responder and help our
    friends get the help they need!
  • We can save lives!

3
First Responders
  • Can spot the Warning Signs of Suicide
  • Know what to do!
  • Connect the person to help!

4
Suicide Warning Signs
  • Talk of Suicide threats, hints, notes, and
    expressions
  • Sees no reason for living
  • Increased alcohol and substance use
  • Feels anxious, agitated, or unable to sleep
  • Feels trapped, no way out

5
Red Flags for Suicide
  • Feels hopeless about the future
  • Withdraws from others and normal activities
  • Mood changes
  • Feeling rage, uncontrolled anger
  • Acting without regard for consequences

6
What to do?
  • Ask---Care---Treat
  • ASK
  • -Are you thinking about killing yourself?
  • -Sometimes when people feel down, they have
    thoughts of suicide. Have you had such thoughts?
  • -Are you considering suicide?

7
What to do - Care
  • CARE
  • -Listen
  • -Show them that you are concerned and care
  • -Care about and understand what is troubling
    them.. Discuss with them

8
What to Do - Treat
  • TREAT
  • -Get immediate Professional assistance!
  • -Take them to the Emergency Room/Department
  • -Escort them to command, medical, chaplain
  • -Do not leave your shipmate alone!

9
What Not to Do!
  • Do not keep it a secret!
  • Do not sidestep the issues
  • Do not leave the person alone!
  • Do not offer simple solutions
  • Do not judge the person or tell
  • them that they will go to hell
  • Do not try to be a therapist

10
Common Situations
  • A shipmate gets a Dear John letter/call
  • A co-worker no longer wants to hang out with
    anyone, is staying to themselves, is not eating
    and not talking with anyone
  • Someone in your department is
  • in trouble, is quite moody,
  • is performing poorly at work,
  • and has problems

11
Care for Yourself!
  • You are not alone! There are
  • others in the command, ship,
  • base and community who can help!
  • It is normal to feel uneasy and
  • unsure when trying to help someone
  • in distress
  • Talk to supportive others before and afterwards
  • You do not have to know all the
  • answers or to be an expert!

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Resources
  • Naval Hospital and Medical Clinic
  • Mental Health Department
  • Fleet Family Support Centers
  • Chaplains
  • Marine Corps Community Counseling Centers
  • 911
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