Grade 11 Healthy Active Living Education Additional Supports ...
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8. MYTH<br />
Youth who have made suicide attempts are at a greater risk for future attempts.<br />
If the conditions that caused the first attempt are not identified and dealt with, the person<br />
may find it easier to try a second time. Most repeated attempts happen about three<br />
months after what seems like ÒimprovementÓ.<br />
9. MYTH<br />
Not all people who commit suicide are mentally ill, but chronic mental illness increases<br />
the risk for suicide. One does not have to be ÒcrazyÓ to experience a serious crisis.<br />
10. MYTH<br />
Marked improvement in mental state could indicate that the person has made the decision<br />
to commit suicide and has planned how and when to do it. This decision brings relief, an<br />
increase in energy and an improvement in mood. This is the time to be most concerned<br />
for the personÕs safety.<br />
<strong>11</strong>. FACT<br />
Experiencing a loss of a relationship is the most common significant event preceding<br />
suicide. This loss may come from the breakup of a relationship, separation or divorce of<br />
parents, as well as death of a loved one.<br />
12. FACT<br />
Suicidal tendencies are not inherited. However, death in the family, whether natural,<br />
accidental or suicidal, can lead to suicide of a family member if a resulting depression is<br />
not treated. If a family member commits suicide, the suicidal act may be imitated<br />
because family members identify with each other and tend to copy each otherÕs style of<br />
coping behaviour.<br />
For more information, see list of resources on page 886 and 87.<br />
<strong>Grade</strong> <strong>11</strong> <strong>Healthy</strong> <strong>Active</strong> <strong>Living</strong> <strong>Education</strong> (PPL30), Module #2 Positive Mental Health and Stress<br />
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