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Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions Program Information Sheet

Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions Program Information Sheet. Month : April 2013 Topic : Suicide Awareness - ACT ( Ask, Care, Treat) Point of Contact : OPVAV N135 Topic Discussion : Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. Life counts... Live it!

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Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions Program Information Sheet

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  1. Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions Program Information Sheet Month: April 2013 Topic: Suicide Awareness - ACT (Ask, Care, Treat) Point of Contact: OPVAV N135 Topic Discussion: Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. Life counts... Live it! Every member of the Navy team is important…Sailors, civilians, contractors and family members. We all experience ups and downs in both our work and personal lives, so don’t let those down times win. Hope is always available…remember Life Counts-Live it!

  2. Suicide Awareness - ACT Risk Factors  The first step in preventing suicide is to identify and understand the risk factors. A risk factor is anything that increases the likelihood that persons will harm themselves. However, risk factors are not necessarily causes. Situations Family history of suicide or violence Sexual or physical abuse Death of a close friend or family member Divorce or separation, ending a relationship Work related problems Physical illness/ serious medical problem Current or pending disciplinary or legal action. Financial problems Transitions (retirement, PCS, discharge, etc.) Severe, prolonged, or perceived unmanageable stress History of alcohol and substance abuse History of previous suicide attempts Alcohol or drug dependency Setbacks (academic, career, or personal) Isolation, a feeling of being cut off from other people Unwillingness to seek help Easy access to lethal methods BehaviorsPrevious suicidal behavior Extremes of behavior Changes in behavior Impulsive or aggressive tendencies Physical Changes Disturbed sleep patterns- sleeping too much or too little Lack of energy Sudden change in appearance Lack of interest in appearance Thoughts and Emotions Deep sadness or guilt Anxiety and stress Loss of self worth Feelings of hopelessness A sense of powerlessness, helplessness, or hopelessness. Remember: IS PATH WARM warning signs

  3. Suicide Awareness - ACT Warning Signs  Are you or someone you know at risk of suicide?  Get the facts and take appropriate action.  Suicide Warning Signs – “IS PATH WARM” I “IDEATION” - Thoughts of suicide expressed, threatened, written S “SUBSTANCE USE” - Increased or excessive alcohol or drug use. P “PURPOSELESSNESS” - Seeing no reason for living or having no sense of meaning or purpose of life. A “ANXIETY” - Feeling anxious, agitated, frequent nightmares, or unable to sleep (or sleeping all the time). T “TRAPPED” - Feeling trapped, like there is no way out. H “HOPELESSNESS” - Feeling hopeless about self, others, the future. W “WITHDRAWAL” - Withdrawing from family, friends, usual activities, society. A “ANGER” - Feeling rage or uncontrolled anger, seeking revenge for perceived wrongs. R “RECKLESSNESS“ - Acting without regard for consequences, excessively risky behavior. M “MOOD CHANGES” - Experiencing dramatic changes in mood.  Unstable mood.

  4. Suicide Awareness - ACT ACTDon't be afraid to ask what is bothering a Sailor, and encourage him or her that It's Okay to Speak Up When You're Down. Suicide can be prevented--every life lost is one too many. By knowing the warning signs and resources, you can help a Sailor see that Life Is Worth Living. Empower yourself to ACT! ASK - CARE - TREAT • ASK if someone is depressed and is thinking about suicide • Let them know you CARE • Get them assistance (TREATment) as soon as possible

  5. Suicide Awareness - ACT Operational Stress Control Continuum Operation Stress Control is key in suicide prevention. The Stress Continuum is a model that identifies how Sailors and Marines react under stressful situations. It is the foundation of Navy and Marine Corps efforts to promote psychological health. The continuum is a color-coded map to identify behaviors that might arise from serving in combat, in dangerous peacekeeping missions and in the highly charged day-to-day work that is required of today’s military. While its primary use is for individual service members, the continuum also is a valuable tool to track behaviors of military families and commands. • GREEN is READY • YELLOW is REACTING • ORANGE is INJURED • RED is ILL

  6. Resources Navy and Marine Corps Public Heath Center http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/nmcphc/Pages/Home.aspx Suicide Prevention Resource Center http://www.sprc.org/ Defense Suicide Prevention Office http://www.suicideoutreach.org/ Survivors of Suicide http://www.survivorsofsuicide.com/ Military OneSource http://www.militaryonesource.mil/ Naval Center for Combat and Operational Stress Control http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/nmcsd/nccosc/Pages/welcome.aspx Follow Navy Operational Stress Control online for news in stress navigation and resilience building. Blog: www.NavyNavStress.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/NavStressFacebook: www.Facebook.com/NavStress

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