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Discuss the suicide risk and suicide protective factors identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the importance of telling a parent or another trusted adult if one observes the warning signs in self or others.
Grades 7-8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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suicide risksuicide protective factorsCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)warning signsparenttrusted adult
Skills
- discuss (suicide risk and protective factors identified by the CDC) #dok2
- explain (the importance of telling a parent or another trusted adult if warning signs are observed in self or others) #dok2
- identify (warning signs of suicide in self or others) #dok1
Learning Targets
- I can identify suicide warning signs in myself or others. #dok1
- I can describe the suicide risk and protective factors identified by the CDC. #dok2
- I can explain the importance of telling a parent or another trusted adult if I notice warning signs of suicide in myself or others. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Recognizing suicide warning signs and knowing risk and protective factors can help prevent suicide.
- Seeking help from a trusted adult is an essential step when warning signs of suicide are present.
Essential Questions
- What are the warning signs that someone may be at risk for suicide?
- What risk and protective factors related to suicide does the CDC identify?
- Why is it important to tell a parent or trusted adult if you observe warning signs of suicide in yourself or others?
- How can seeking help from a trusted adult reduce the likelihood of suicide?
- What steps can you take if you notice someone showing warning signs of suicide?