For today's advisory, you will be creating your own Pixton Comic about "knowing the signs."
- Watch the two videos.
- After you finish watching the two videos, please click here to go to pixton.
- Create your own storyboard that illustrates "knowing the signs" and bringing awareness to suicide prevention.
- You can use the information provided about "knowing the signs" for ideas.
Loss of interest – they lose interest in pleasurable activities they once enjoyed
Personality change – significant change in personality (e.g. He was always so calm; he never had a temper, but after his girlfriend broke up with him he was so angry and was easily irritated by everyone. I never knew what would trigger him)
Neglect of personal appearance – they have an unusual neglect of personal appearance, lack of personal hygiene, and stop caring about even basic grooming
Withdrawal – they withdraw from friends and family, stop talking to and doing things with others or stop doing activities they once enjoyed. They feel isolated.
Changes in Sleep – they sleep more or can’t sleep and are restless
Sudden mood changes – they become suddenly cheerful after a period of depression
Physical pain – they frequently complain about physical symptoms, often related to emotions, such as headaches, stomachaches, fatigue, etc.
Reckless behavior – they act in ways that can be detrimental and do not seem to care about the consequences
Substance abuse – they are drinking alcohol or using other drugs
Giving away belongings – they give away favorite possessions or throw away important belongings
Personality change – significant change in personality (e.g. He was always so calm; he never had a temper, but after his girlfriend broke up with him he was so angry and was easily irritated by everyone. I never knew what would trigger him)
Neglect of personal appearance – they have an unusual neglect of personal appearance, lack of personal hygiene, and stop caring about even basic grooming
Withdrawal – they withdraw from friends and family, stop talking to and doing things with others or stop doing activities they once enjoyed. They feel isolated.
Changes in Sleep – they sleep more or can’t sleep and are restless
Sudden mood changes – they become suddenly cheerful after a period of depression
Physical pain – they frequently complain about physical symptoms, often related to emotions, such as headaches, stomachaches, fatigue, etc.
Reckless behavior – they act in ways that can be detrimental and do not seem to care about the consequences
Substance abuse – they are drinking alcohol or using other drugs
Giving away belongings – they give away favorite possessions or throw away important belongings
