3. SUICIDE STATISTICS
Suicide Statistics
Number Suicides Per Year In Ireland
600
527
486
500 451 444 457 442 460
405 429
400
300
200
100
0
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Ref: C.S.O.
4. SUICIDE STATISTICS
Suicide Statistics
Male Vs Female Suicides in ROI 2009
600
527
500
422
400
300
200
105
100
0
Overall Male Female
Ref: C.S.O.
5. Suicide Statistics
Male Vs Female Suicides 2002-2007 per 100,000
population by 5Yr age group.
40
35
30
Number of People
25
Male
20
Female
15
10
5
0
10-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85+
Ref: C.S.O.
7. Warning Signs - General
Talking about
suicide
Drug & Alcohol
abuse
8. Warning Signs - School Environment
Sudden decline
in grades
Student Violence /
police involvement
Anger, rage, anxiety
Significant weight
loss or gain
Suicidal
thoughts
Loss of interest in
activities
Withdrawal from
friends & family Worthlessness
Repeated absence Lack of concentration
Misconduct Over reaction
to criticism
9. Risk Factors Which Predispose Teens to Suicide
Family
Previous
history of
Suicidal
Suicide Loss of Behaviour
Parent
High Low self Social
Stress esteem Isolation
History of
abuse
Traumatic Psychiatric
childhood disorder
experience
10. Myths & Facts of Suicide
Myth - “If someone is going to kill themselves there is
nothing you can do about it”
Myth - “People who are suicidal are fully intent
on dying”
11. Myths & Facts of Suicide
Myth - “She killed herself because she was worried
about her exam results”
Fact :
Myth - “Talking about Suicide encourages it”
Fact :
12. Myth & Facts of Suicide
Myth – “The suicidal person never mentions that they
are thinking of committing suicide”
Myth – “Once a person is suicidal, they are suicidal
forever”
Fact
13. SUICIDAL THOUGHTS
“I can’t think
straight anymore”
“I wish I “Every one will
was dead” be better off
without me”
“I can’t
“ I can’t do
take it
anything
anymore”
right”
“No one
can help
me now”
“All my
problems
will end “I won’t be needing
soon” these things anymore”
14. Suicide Triggers Loss
Poor grades
Any form of abuse
Fight with loved one
Fear of Punishment
Unwanted Pregnancy
Bullying and Victimisation
Concerns about Sexuality
Death of a loved one (especially to suicide)
15. General Prevention at School
1) Foster a positive mental health approach.
2) Strengthen the mental health of School Teachers &
Staff.
3) Strengthen students’ self-esteem.
4) Introduce training in life skills.
5) Convey knowledge to peers on how to be supportive
and seek adult help if necessary.
6) Promote the stability and continuity of students
schooling.
16. General Prevention at School
7) Prevent Bullying and violence in schools & run the
Cool School Programme
8) Promote emotional expression – to confide
in teachers, parents etc.
9) Provide support & information about care
services. Guest Speakers.
10) Trustful communications.
11) Referral of distressed / suicidal students
17. WHAT TO DO - IF YOU OR SOMEONE
YOU KNOW IS IN SUICIDAL CRISIS
LISTEN CAREFULLY AND EMPATHISE
CONNECT WITH THE PERSON
TAKE THE PERSON SERIOUSLY
CALMLY ASK ABOUT SUICIDE e.g.
“I am worried about you. Are you thinking of
Suicide?”
“Are you feeling suicidal?”
ASK THEM TO MAKE A “ SAFE PLAN” CONTRACT
WITH YOU and GET HELP
OFFER SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE HOPE.
18. WHAT TO DO - IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS IN
SUICIDAL CRISIS
Ring a Helpline;
1Life Suicide Prevention Helpline - Free phone 1-800-24-7-100
Aware - Helpline – 1890 303 302
Samaritans- Helpline – 1850 609 090
Console – Helpline 1800 201 890
Teen-line Ireland - Free phone 1800 833 634
Pieta House – Centre for Prevention of Self harm and Suicide (01)
601000
SOS ( Suicide or Survive) - 0402 41487
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