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HOME ROOM GUIDANCE
Pototan NCHS
May 2023
 What is Suicide?
Suicide is death caused by
injuring oneself with the
intent to die.
What is suicide attempt?
A suicide attempt is when
someone harms themselves
with any intent to end their
life, but they do not die as a
result of their actions.
Suicide affects people of all ages.
In 2021, suicide was among the
top 9 leading causes of death for
people ages 10-64. Suicide was
the second leading cause of
death for people ages 10-14 and
20-34.
 Many factors contribute to
suicide risk.

*individual
*relationship
* community
*societal levels
 Individual Risk
Factors
These personal factors contribute to
risk:
• Previous suicide attempt
• History of depression and other mental illnesses
• Serious illness such as chronic pain
• Criminal/legal problems
• School /Job/financial problems or loss
• Impulsive or aggressive tendencies
• Substance use
• Current or prior history of adverse childhood
experiences
• Sense of hopelessness
 Relationship Risk Factors
These harmful or hurtful
experiences within relationships
contribute to risk:
• Bullying
• Family/loved one’s history of
suicide
• Loss of relationships
 Community Risk
Factors
These challenging issues within a person’s
community contribute to risk:
• Lack of access to healthcare
• Suicide cluster in the community
• Community violence
• Historical trauma
• Discrimination
 Societal Risk
Factors
• Stigma associated with help-seeking
and mental illness
• Easy access to lethal means of
suicide among people at risk.
Many factors protect against
suicide risk.
Individual Protective Factors
These personal factors protect
against suicide risk:
• Effective coping and problem-
solving skills
• Reasons for living (for example,
family, friends, pets, etc.)
 Many factors protect against suicide risk.

Relationship Protective Factors

These healthy relationship experiences
protect against suicide risk:
• Support from partners, friends, and
family
• Feeling connected to others
 Many factors protect against suicide risk.

Community Protective Factors

These supportive community
experiences protect against suicide risk:
• Feeling connected to school,
community, and other social
institutions
• Availability of behavioral healthcare
 Many factors protect against suicide risk.

Societal Protective Factors:

These cultural and environmental
factors within the larger society
protect against suicide risk:
• Reduced access to lethal means of
suicide among people at risk
• Cultural, religious, or moral
objections to suicide
Need help? Know someone who does.
 Need help? Know someone who does.

Talk to a
friend or your
Supplements
for teachers
 Here are SOME links that may help you understand
more about this topic

https://www.emro.who.int/health-topics/suicide/feed/atom.html
https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/factors/index.html
https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/02/01/2241662/student-suicides-rise-deped
https://mb.com.ph/2023/2/20/suicides-rise-among-pinoy-youth-pandemic-takes-toll-on-mental-
health
Do you know the warning signs for suicide?
If someone is at risk for suicide, you can watch for warning signs, including:
• Talking about being a burden
• Being isolated
• Increased anxiety
• Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
• Increased substance use
• Looking for a way to access lethal means
• Increased anger or rage
• Extreme mood swings
• Expressing hopelessness
• Sleeping too little or too much
• Talking or posting about wanting to die
• Making plans for suicide