Training Module on the Right to Mental Health Training Module on the Right to Mental Health in the Academe in the Academe SuicideRiskFactors • Mental illness (e.g. depression, conduct disorders, substance use/abuse) • Family stress/dysfunction • Environmental risks (e.g. having a firearm in the house) • Situations (e.g. death of a loved one, abuse, violence) • Previous suicide attempt • Family pathology and a history of family suicidal behavior • Chronic physical illness, including chronic pain • Exposure to the suicidal behavior of others Slide 27 Training Module on the Right to Mental Health in the Academe SuicideWarningSigns • Oftentalksorwritesabout death,dyingorsuicide • Makescommentsaboutbeinghopeless,helplessorworthless • Expresseshaving noreasonforliving;nosenseofpurposeinlife; sayingthingslike"ItwouldbebetterifIwasn'there"or"Iwant out." • Increasesalcoholand/ordrugmisuse • Withdrawingfromfriends,familyandcommunity • Showsrecklessbehaviororparticipatesinmoreriskyactivities, seeminglywithoutthinking • Exhibitsdramaticmoodchanges • Talksaboutfeelingtrappedorbeingaburdentoothers Slide 28 Training Module on the Right to Mental Health in the Academe SuggestedNextSteps • Askthestudentdirectlyifheorsheisthinkingof suicide.Whilepeoplemaybehesitanttoask, researchshowsthisishelpful. • Keepthemsafe. Reduceaccesstolethalmeans forthoseatrisk. • Betherewiththem. Listentowhattheyneed. • Helpthemconnect withongoingsupport. • Stayconnected. Followuptoseehowthey’re doing. Slide 29 41