Indicators of Suicide

Indicators of Suicide

Indicators of Suicide

Discuss Indicators of Suicide
Discussion: Indicators of Suicide

Increased stress levels, feeling hopeless and alone, being bullied, or experiencing repeated physical or sexual abuse could all be reasons why some adolescents consider suicide. Adolescent suicide has far-reaching consequences on families, friends, communities, and schools. For this Discussion, use the Parker Family case study to consider the indicators of suicide. Also think about how you might react to students in this situation if you were a social worker in a school.

Post your answer to the following:

o After learning about the character in the Parker Family case study, imagine that you were the school social worker. Which indicators would you have looked for and why.

o How would you have responded to each of those indicators?

o What kinds of questions would you have asked and why?

Please use the Learning Resources to support your answer.

References (use at least 2)

Laureate Education (Producer). (2013). Parker family (Episode 3) [Video file]. In Sessions.

Russell, S. T., & Joyner, K. (2001). Adolescent sexual orientation and suicide risk: Evidence from a natural study. American Journal of Public Health, 91(8), 1276–1281.

Miers, D, Abbott, D., & Springer, P. R. (2012). A phenomenological study of family needs following the suicide of a teenager. Death Studies, 36(2), 118–133.

Singer, J. B., & Slovak, K. (2011). School social workers’ experiences with youth suicidal behavior: An exploratory study. Children & Schools, 33(4), 215–228

Who We Are

Befrienders Kenya is a charitable organization focusing on suicide prevention by offering emotional support to those who may be in distress and therefore in danger of dying by suicide as well as creating awareness on suicide within communities. It is so far, the only organization in Kenya with a specific focus on suicide prevention.

The services are run by volunteers and sustained through donations from well-wishers and through a partnership with Africa Mental Health Foundation.

Befrienders Kenya was registered as Samaritan Kenya in 2004 as a non-profit organization. However, active Samaritans work did not start until October 2007 when the office was officially set up. In 2013, the organization changed its name to Befrienders Kenya in line with the global network which also covers the geographical areas under which the organization falls.

Our Vision

A society in which fewer people die by suicide.

Our Mission

To provide confidential emotional support

for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or

despair and through focused programs create awareness

aimed at suicide prevention.

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Our Values

Suicide is, most times, preventable.
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