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	True or False? Suicides account for more deaths among young adults than cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, stroke, pneumonia and influenza, chronic lung disease and diabetes, combined. Hint: See “Our Programs” button.
	Which gender is at highest risk for suicide in the U.S. and what is the ratio of men to women in suicides? Hint: See “Our Programs” button.
	What are 5 symptoms that a friend might have if he or she is depressed? Hint: See “Our Programs” button.
	How many Americans take their own lives daily? a. 40 b. 60 c. 80 d. 100 Hint: See “Learn About the Problem” button.
	Every ____ minutes another life is lost to suicide. a. 58 b. 18 c. 36 d. 22 Hint: See “Learn About the Problem” button.
	True or False? In order to call The Samaritans a person must be suicidal. Hint: See “Our Programs” button.
	True or False? According to the “World Health Organization”, suicide is recognized as a serious world wide health problem. Hint: See “Learn About the Problem” button.
	According to the “National Strategy for Suicide Prevention”, the economic burden of suicide is in the billions of dollars in the U.S. What are their web site addresses? Hint: See “Learn About the Problem” button.
	By asking a friend if he or she is suicidal, will I give them the idea? Hint: See “Our Programs” button.
	Fact or Fiction? It’s normal for teenagers to be moody. Teens don’t suffer from ‘real’ depression. Hint: See “Our Programs” button.
	The Samaritans practice a communications-based response called "befriending" in order to help callers in their most difficult times of need. Explain the process of befriending. Hint: See Samaritans’ homepage.
	What are the characteristics of a depressed girl? Hint: See “Help for Everyone” button.
	What are the characteristics of a depressed boy? Hint: See “Help for Everyone” button.
	Fact or Fiction? Statistics. Between 40% and 60% of those who die by suicide consumed alcohol prior to the time of death. Hint: See “Help for Everyone” button.
	Imagine you wanting to put into practice your good Samaritans skills by start a fund raiser, such as a car wash or a dance, in order to donate the proceedings to our local agency. Where on The Samaritans website would you find the proper information to do so? Hint: See “Support SamsRI” button.
	Risk factors are used in assessing the possibility of suicidal behavior in a person. Someone who exhibits a majority of these factors is said to be at a high risk for suicide. List 5 Risk Factors for suicide. Hint: See “Learn About Prevention” button.
	What should you do if someone tells you they are thinking about suicide? Hint: See “Help for Everyone” button.
	Yes or No? Are there any other alternatives other than The Samaritans where you can receive support from and learn more about suicide prevention? If so, where, on The Samaritans website, can this information be found? Hint: See “ Help Links & Resources” button.
	Is it possible to predict when suicide will ultimately occur? Why or why not? Hint: See “Help for Everyone” button.
	Is there any information on the website catering to the Spanish speaking community? Hint: See “Learn About the Problem” button.
	Why is it important for a person who is experiencing depression and/or are expressing feeling of suicide to seek professional help? Hint: See “Learn About the Problem” button.
	What do depressed or suicidal teens most want and need? a. They want someone who will let them be themselves b. Someone who won’t express disapproval of what they might say c. Someone who will be patient and will demonstrate that not by talking, but by listening d. Someone who will say "I care" e. All of the above Hint: See “Our Programs” button.
	Coping skills help you to overcome life's challenges. Can you name 7 traits typically shared by people who experience success in their lives? Hint: See Teen Pages button.