Understanding Suicide Prevention
A Grade 7 social studies worksheet to help students understand the importance of suicide prevention, risk factors, and how to get help.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet is designed to help you understand important information about suicide prevention and how to support yourself and others.
1. Suicide is a serious public health problem that is .
2. If someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, it's important to reach out to a trusted adult or a mental health .
3. Showing kindness and support to others can help create a positive and environment.
1. Which of the following is a common warning sign that someone might be struggling with suicidal thoughts?
Sudden increase in energy
Talking about feeling hopeless or trapped
Starting new hobbies
Improved academic performance
2. What is the most important thing to do if a friend tells you they are having suicidal thoughts?
Tell them to cheer up
Keep it a secret
Tell a trusted adult immediately
Ignore them, they'll get over it
1. Talking about suicide encourages people to attempt it.
True
False
2. Mental health support is only for people with severe mental illnesses.
True
False
1. Name three trusted adults or resources you could talk to if you or a friend were struggling with mental health.
2. What are some ways you can promote mental well-being in your own life?
If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out to one of these resources:
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call or text 988
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- The Trevor Project (for LGBTQ youth): Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678