True.   How to find the answer: Click on the "Our Programs" button on the left side of the home page. Look for "Youth & Teen Suicide Prevention Education" in the paragraphs on the page. Then click on “learn more” to go to the "Teen Pages." Next, click on "NSSP Youth links," scroll up and on the left side of the screen click on "Suicide:Cost to the Nation," which is located in the grey panel. The answer is the fourth fact from the bottom.
	a.)More men than women die by suicide and the gender ratio is 4:1.   How to find the answer: Click on the "Learn About the Problem" button on the left side of the home page. Look for "Suicide Facts," which is located in the last sentence of the section. You'll find the answer six bullets down.
	They may express feelings of sadness or emptiness, hopelessness, pessimism, or guilt. Other feeling like helplessness or worthlessness can also be signs. They may seem unable to make decisions, unable to concentrate and remember, or to have lost interest or pleasure in ordinary activities like sports or band or talking on the phone. They may even have more problems with school and family. They might complain about a loss of energy and drive and seem slowed down, or have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting up. You may notice appetite problems, either losing or gaining weight, or other physical signs like headaches, stomach aches, or backaches. They may complain about chronic aches and pains in joints and muscles. Look for behavior changes like restlessness, irritability, and signs of drinking heavily or taking drugs. They may start cutting classes, dropping hobbies and activities and acting withdrawn. Pay attention if they talk about death or suicide, or if they say they have attempted suicide.   How to find the answer: Click on the "Our Programs" button on the left side of the home page. Look for the "Youth & Teen Suicide Prevention Education" section and click on “learn more” to go to the "Teen Pages." Then click on "What to do When a Friend is Depressed: A Guide for Students," which is located in the second paragraph in this section. The answer is the third link down, "...Know the Symptoms."
	c.) 80. Everyday 80 Americans take their own lives. How to find the answer: Click on the "Learn About the Problem" button on the left side of the home page. Look for and click on "National Strategy for Suicide Prevention," which is located in the third paragraph of the section. Find "Suicide: Cost to the Nation," located in the grey panel on the left side of the screen. The answer is the third fact down.
	b.) 18. Every 18 minutes. How to find the answer: Click on the "Learn About the Problem" button on the left side of the home page. Find and click on "National Strategy for Suicide Prevention" again, then click on "Suicide: Cost to the Nation." The answer is the second fact down.
	False. Samaritan volunteers are there to befriend people who are in need of someone to listen, no matter their reason for calling. How to find the answer: Click on the "Our Programs" button on the left side of the home page. Look for "24 Hour Hotline/Listening Line" and click on “learn more.” The answer is the fifth question down.
	True. b.) The website address is http://www.who.int/mental_health/en/
	The website address iswebsite address is http://www.mentalhealth.org/suicideprevention/default.asp How to find the answer to the above two question: Click on the "Learn About the Problem" button on the left side of the home page. For part A, the answer is located in the first sentence of the second paragraph. For part B, click on “World Health Organization’s,” which is located in the second paragraph and click on “National Strategy for Suicide Prevention," which is located in the last sentence of the third paragraph to view the proper addresses to the web sites.
	No.You can ask, "Is there something that is bothering you that you want to talk about? I’d be glad to listen." How to find the answer: Click on the "Our Programs" button on the left side of the home page. Look for the "Youth & Teen Suicide Prevention Education" section and click on “learn more” to go to the "Teen Pages." On the right side of the screen click on the bullet for "Parent/Caregivers" and you'll find the answer in the sixth paragraph down.
	Fiction. Depression can affect people at any age or of any race, ethnic, or economic group. How to find the answer: Click on the "Our Programs" button on the left side of the home page. Look for the "Youth & Teen Suicide Prevention Education" section and click on “learn more” to go to the "Teen Pages." Look for and click on "Be Able To Tell Fact from Fiction," in the second paragraph of the section. You find the answer under Myth #1.
	Befriending emphasizes listening to what a person in crisis is feeling and thinking without expressing personal judgments. How to find the answer: Go to The Samaritans of RI homepage at www.samaritansri.org/home.htm.
	Depressed girls have strong tendencies to withdraw and become silent, despondent and inactive.
	Depressed boys tend, instead, towards disruptive and aggressive behavior and demands a great deal of attention from their teachers and parents. Aggressiveness can lead to loneliness, which is in itself a risk factor for suicidal behavior. How to find the answer to the above two questions: Click on the "Our Programs" button on the left side of the home page. Look for the "Youth & Teen Suicide Prevention Education" section and click on “learn more” to go to the "Teen Pages." Look for and click on "Preventing Suicide – A Resource for Teachers and Other School Staff," which is located in the last paragraph of this section. When the link opens, scroll down to page 10 and find the answer in the third paragraph of the section called "Depression." Please Note:These characteristics among boys and girls are common but they are not absolute. Boys can potentially carry distinctive traits to withdraw, become silent, etc., and girls can possibly demonstrate aggressive behavior, be disruptive, etc.
	Fact. How to find the answer: Click on the "Help for Everyone" button on the left side of the home page. Look for and click on the "NSSP Resource Links" and scroll all the way down to the "Mental Illness and Suicide" category. Click on the subcategory entitled "Mental Illness and Suicide–Facts" and scroll down again to the category called "Alcohol– related Suicides." The answer is Fact #1.
	A. The information is in the “Support SamsRI” section.How to find the answer: Click on the “Support SamsRI” button on the left side of the home page and scroll down to the “How You Can Help” section. The answer is in the last hyperlink entitled “Sponsorship Opportunities”.
	Bio-psychosocial Risk Factors include mental disorders, particularly mood disorders, like schizophrenia, anxiety disorders and certain personality disorders. Other risk factors include alcohol and other substance abuse disorders, hopelessness, impulsiveness and/or aggressiveness tendencies. A history of trauma or abuse, major physical illness, previous suicide attempt(s) and a family history of suicide are also factors. Environmental Risk Factors include a job or financial loss, relational or social loss, easy access to lethal means (such as firearms) and local clusters of suicide that have a contagious influence. Sociocultural Risk Factors include a lack of social support and sense of isolation, stigma associated with help-seeking behavior, barriers to accessing health care (especially mental health and substance abuse treatment), certain cultural and religious beliefs (for instance, the belief that suicide is a noble resolution of a personal dilemma), and exposure to, including through the media, and influence of others who have died by suicide. How to find the answer: Click on the "Learn About Prevention" button on the left side of the home page. The answer is the second link down entitled "What do experts say are the risk factors for suicide?".
	If someone tells you they are thinking about suicide, you should take his or her distress seriously, listen non-judgmentally, and help the person get to a professional for evaluation and treatment. If all else fails, suggest to that person that he or she should confide in someone that they trust. How to find the answer: Click on the "Help for Everyone" button on the left side of the home page. Then click on the "NSSP Resource Links" and scroll up to the top. Under the category entitled "General," click on the subcategory "Frequently Asked Questions about Suicide." The answer is in Question #1 summary.
	Yes, there are other alternatives. Additional information regarding support and facts about suicide prevention can be found under the "Help Links & Resources" button located on the left side of the homw page.
	No, it is not possible to predict suicide. At the current time there is no definitive measure to predict suicide or suicidal behavior. Researchers have identified factors that place individuals at higher risk for suicide, but very few persons with these risk factors will actually commit suicide. Risk factors include mental illness, substance abuse, previous suicide attempts, family history of suicide, history of being sexually abused, and impulsive or aggressive tendencies. Suicide is a relatively rare event and it is therefore difficult to predict if persons with these risk factors will ultimately commit suicide. How to find the answer: Click on the "Help for Everyone" button on the left side of the home page and click on any of the "NSSP Resource Links." Scroll to the top again and under the category entitled "General," click on the subcategory "Frequently Asked Questions about Suicide." The answer is in Question #14 summary (the last question from the bottom).
	Yes there is. There is a specific page that is dedicated to the Spanish speaking community. There you can find a brief summary of the help that is available. How to find the answer: Click on the "Learn About the Problem" button on the left side of the home page. Look for and click on "National Strategy for Suicide Prevention," which is located in the third paragraph of this section. The answer is found when you click on the link entitled "New Feature: Resources on suicide prevention in Spanish" under the “Site Highlights” category.
	The person who is depressed and maybe expressing suicidal feelings often has a hard time thinking clearly or recognizing his or her own symptoms. Symptoms including negative thinking, inappropriate behaviors or physical changes that last more than two weeks need to be reversed as soon as possible. How to find the answer: Click on the "Learn About the Problem" button on the left side of the home page. The answer is in "Why Seek Professional Help?" which is located on the right side of the screen; it is the second bullet down.
	e.) All of the above. How to find the answer: Click on the "Our Programs" button on the left side of the home page. Ine the "Youth & Teen Suicide Prevention Education" section, click on “learn more” to go to the "Teen Pages." On the right side of the screen click on the bullet "Parent/Caregivers." The answer is in the second to last paragraph from the bottom.
	While each one of us is unique, the traits typically shared by people who experience success in their lives include but are not limited to: High self-esteem or thinking well of ourselves Being able to handle daily challenges Being flexible Having realistic expectations Acknowledging our feelings - that sometimes we feel good and other times not so great - and then moving on Accepting responsiblity for our actions Asking for help when we need it