Signs of Suicide

As a certified facilitator for SOS or Signs of Suicide, I will lead an in depth discussion on warning signs of suicide, risk and protective factors of suicide, terms, beliefs, and behaviors that help reduce the stigma of death by suicide. As a group we will decipher between facts and myths of suicide and through presented stories decide on interventions for characters we believe are suicidal. A short video will be presented introducing right and wrong ways to address suicidality in a friend and the SOS acronym of ACT (Acknowledge, Care, Tell) to aid future interactions with someone in distress. Lastly, a thought activity on reducing means to suicide will be discussed.