INDICATORS OF SUICIDAL IDEATION
Increased stress and anxiety, feelings of
hopelessness, a history of trauma, and lack of social support can all put
adolescents at increased risk for suicide. These are largely internal risk
factors, hidden from others. How might they manifest as warning signs
observable by others? Social workers—particularly those in schools—are poised
to notice these warning signs.
For this Discussion, you consider
observable actions or demeanors that indicate suicidal ideation in adolescents.
First, you watch a video of Stephanie Parker, who is an adult talking about her
experience attempting suicide as a teen. Then, you imagine how you would have
responded to Stephanie as the school social worker at the time.
BY DAY 3
Instructions:
Post your initial response to the
following:
After learning about Stephanie, imagine
that you had been the school social worker at the time of her suicidal
ideation. Which indicators would you have looked for in Stephanie and why?
How would you have responded to each of
those indicators? What kinds of questions would you have asked her and why?
Please use the Learning Resources to
support your response.
INDICATORS OF SUICIDAL IDEATION Increased stress and anxiety, feelings of hopele
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