7th Grade Prevention Lesson

Question 1

Once a person is suicidal, they’re suicidal forever.

Accepted Answer

Myth

Question 2

Among young people aged 15-24, suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death, behind accidents and homicides.

Accepted Answer

Fact

Question 3

“I can’t go on anymore.”

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Verbal Warning

Question 4

Sudden changes in personality or attitude, appearance, school behavior, drugs/alcohol use, etc.

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Warning Sign

Question 5

Giving away prized possessions such as clothes, sports equipment, treasured jewelry, etc.

Accepted Answer

Warning Sign

Question 6

Suicidal people really want to die so there is no way to stop them.

Accepted Answer

Myth

Question 7

If a person really wants to kill themself, no one has the right to stop them.

Accepted Answer

Myth

Question 8

Every day in the U.S., approximately 14 young people between the ages of 15-24 die at their own hands.

Accepted Answer

Fact

Question 9

"I wish I was never born.”

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Verbal Warning

Question 10

Talking about suicide will cause a student to attempt suicide.

Accepted Answer

Myth

Question 11

Trouble coping with recent losses, death of a loved one, moving, break-ups, etc.

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Warning Sign

Question 12

“Everyone would be better off if I was dead.”

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Verbal Warning

Question 13

Obsession with death and/or “dark” themes in writing, art, music lyrics, etc.

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Warning Sign

Question 14

Teenage suicide is preventable.

Accepted Answer

Fact

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