MS Health I Instructional Guide

Helpful Steps to Prevent Suicide

Please read the following statements and follow the instructions your teacher just gave you to show what you would say to express each of these points.

1. Show you care. “ I am concerned about you, about how you are acting, and about the things you are saying …”

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2. Ask about suicide. “Are you thinking about suicide?”

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3. Get help. “This is serious. I am going to help you get help. Let’s call the crisis line.”

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LIFELINES PREVENTION GRADES 7–10 CURRICULUM: SESSION 2

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