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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.

Health I · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022

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Vocabulary
suicide risk factorssuicide protective factorsCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)importanceparenttrusted adultwarning signsselfothers
Skills
  • discuss (suicide risk and protective factors identified by CDC) #dok2
  • identify (warning signs of suicide in self or others) #dok1
  • explain (importance of telling a parent or trusted adult) #dok2
  • differentiate (risk factors and protective factors for suicide) #dok2
  • recognize (when to seek help based on warning signs) #dok2
Learning Targets
  • I can identify suicide risk and protective factors as outlined by the CDC. #dok1
  • I can recognize the warning signs of suicide in myself or peers. #dok2
  • I can discuss the suicide risk and suicide protective factors identified by the CDC. #dok2
  • I can explain the importance of telling a parent or another trusted adult if warning signs are observed in myself or others. #dok2
  • I can differentiate between risk factors and protective factors for suicide. #dok2
  • I can analyze scenarios to determine when it is necessary to seek help from an adult based on observed warning signs. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Recognizing warning signs and understanding risk/protective factors can help prevent suicide.
  • Seeking support from a trusted adult is a critical step in ensuring safety for oneself and others when warning signs of suicide are present.
Essential Questions
  • What are the suicide risk and protective factors identified by the CDC?
  • Why is it important to recognize the warning signs of suicide in yourself or others?
  • What should you do if you notice warning signs of suicide in a friend or peer?
  • How can talking to a parent or trusted adult make a difference in preventing suicide?
  • How can you distinguish between risk factors and protective factors for suicide?