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HEALTHY 2 <br /> SNOHOMISH YOUTH <br /> HEALTH DISTRICT 1 <br /> WWW.SNOHD.ORG SURVEY 6 <br /> DEPRESSION & SUICIDE: WHAT WE CAN DO <br /> Washington State PARENTS <br /> Healthy Youth • Look for the signs of depression or suicide. These can be broad, such as changes <br /> Survey Facts in eating and sleeping habits, consistent sadness and anxiety, and loss of interest <br /> in enjoyed hobbies. <br /> • Never tell your child to "cheer up." Depression is complicated and much more <br /> • Questions ask than simply feeling sad or down. <br /> • Treat every mention of suicidal thoughts seriously. Never pass it off as a joke or a <br /> about risk for injury, ploy for attention. <br /> health outcomes, • Remove all guns, no matter how well secured, from the home at the first warning <br /> alcohol and drug of suicidal thoughts. Lock up medications, even over-the-counter medicines, and <br /> use knives or other sharp objects as well. <br /> • Link your child with a therapist or counselor that they like and can connect with. It <br /> • Results are used by is important that teens feel they have someone they can talk to. <br /> communities to • Consider taking a youth mental health first aid class (for more information, visit <br /> support youth and httq://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org) <br /> reduce risks SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS <br /> • Ensure students are aware of their resources at school and ensure they feel <br /> More info available comfortable going to the school guidance counselor(s). <br /> at:www.askhys.net • Offer youth mental-health first aid training to all staff and volunteers who interact <br /> with students. <br /> • The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has a free online toolkit for <br /> schools in the wake of a student suicide and other resources. <br /> GOVERNMENT <br /> The Snohomish Health District has identified suicide as a target for their community <br /> health improvement plan. In addition to social marketing campaigns,we are hoping <br /> to get citizens trained in mental health first aid. If you are interested in this or being an <br /> advocate for this topic, please contact Wendy Burchill, Healthy Communities <br /> Specialist with Healthy Communities Program at:wburchill@snohd.org or <br /> 425.339.8618. <br /> Rv.05/2017 <br /> Healthy Communities &Assessment <br /> 3020 Rucker Avenue,Suite 206 Everett, WA 98201-3900 • fax:425.339.8726 • tel:425.252.8856 <br />