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The most important thing is to trust your instincts.

If you think someone might be at risk for suicide, then you need to talk to them.

You can also get support via text

from The Crisis Text Line:

Text "Go" to 741741

Free, 24/7, Confidential

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

1-800-273-TALK (8255)

LAST BUT NOT LEAST.........

You can also chat 1 on 1 with a counselor on the Lifeline Crisis Chat

Hours of Operation:

11 a.m. to 11 p.m. (PST) seven days a week

Where can I turn for help if I am in a crisis or concerned about a friend?

A reminder:

If you are experiencing an emotional crisis, are thinking about suicide or are concerned about a friend call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Immediately: 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

This is a free 24-hour hotline. You can also visit their website at

http://suicidepreventionlifeline.com

Ending the Silence

WE WISH YOU LUCK!

www.directingchange.org

Upload your Submission by February 1, 2015

Disqualifying

Content

Content Scoring Measures

To Create a Winning Video

1. Films cannot use terms like “crazy” and “psycho” without explicitly communicating to the audience that these terms are unacceptable.

Check out these resources on the "For Students" page:

Mental Health Fact Sheet

Upload your video as “unlisted” to Youtube

Educational Videos

No, sorry!

1. Films should tell a story about how young people can support themselves or others living with a mental health challenge

http://bit.ly/1Dzzame

2. Films cannot include developmental disabilities such as Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, etc.

You will need written permission from the copyright holder to use all copyrighted materials such as popular songs, so you will not be able to just download or purchase your favorite song on iTunes and include it in your film.

Original music or music that is in the public domain (royalty free) may be used in your film if the source is cited in the credits.

The Advocate: Directing Change Newsletter

http://bit.ly/YeDuqb

For more information visit the Forms and Copyright page:

http://bit.ly/1qvdDRm

For a list of websites that offer “free” music or tips to create your own visit: http://bit.ly/1r9Y0Vx

Like us on Facebook and join our event page to receive notifications and announcements about the contest, and to post questions to the Directing Change Team

LET'S GET STARTED

https://www.facebook.com/DirectingChangeCA

https://www.facebook.com/DirectingChangeCA/events

https://www.youtube.com/user/DirectingChangeCA

https://twitter.com/DirectChangeCA

Suicide Prevention 101

These initiatives

are funded by counties through the Mental Health Services Act (Prop 63) and administered by the California Health Services Authority (CalMHSA)

The Directing Change Program is part of statewide efforts to prevent suicide, reduce stigma and discrimination related to mental illness, and to promote the mental health and wellness of students.

www.DirectingChange.org

To learn more

about mental health and

suicide prevention, visit:

www.EachMindMatters.org

www.SuicideIsPreventable.org

A reminder!

Suicide Prevention 101

To learn more, view the short educational films listed below at www.DirectingChange.org on the "For Youth" page:

  • Suicide Prevention 101
  • How to Help a Friend

If they are thinking about suicide, reach out for help immediately. Talk to an adult you trust about your concerns.

You can also call

the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

(800)273-8255

The Directing Change Program is centered around a film contest to engage youth and young adults on the topics of mental health and suicide prevention...

Information contained in this presentation is based on two sources:

  • Preventing Suicide: A Toolkit for High Schools (SAMHSA)

  • YouthSuicideWarningSigns.org

Through the program schools are provided prevention programs, materials, and resources for their campus...

Hundreds of

Directing Change films are available for viewing and download at www.DirectingChange.org

They are being used in a variety of mental health and suicide prevention awareness efforts around

the state.

Ask them:

"Are you thinking

about suicide?"

If you don't feel comfortable asking this question, that is OK. But it is important that you find someone who can, like a trusted adult.

  • Tell them they are not alone

  • Let them know that help is available

Tell them you are worried and concerned about them

Tell them they are not alone

Ask them if they are okay and listen to them like a true friend

Remember, you don't have to do this alone.

Your call is free and confidential. Trained crisis workers are there to assist you.

What you should know

about

suicide prevention...

Warning Signs

Indications that someone may be thinking about suicide, now or in the future

Be open and direct,

We have to talk about suicide to prevent it from happening....

Risk Factors are not causes of suicide. Instead, they are circumstances that might make it more likely someone will consider suicide.

Traumatic Life Events:

  • Death of a loved one
  • Loss of major relationship
  • Bullying, as victim or bully
  • Victim of injury, loss or violence

Risk Factors

Life circumstances and problems associated with suicide

  • Abuse
  • School or work problems
  • Depressive disorders
  • Previous Suicide Attempts

Each of us can

feel overwhelmed by different events and troubles in our lives.

Keep in mind,

we all react differently when we feel overwhelmed...

Has your friend or family member shown or shared any of the following:

If you are concerned about someone, ask yourself the following questions.

Talking about wanting to die, be dead, or about suicide, or are they cutting or burning themselves?

Are they...?

  • Feeling like things may never get better...
  • Seeming like they are in terrible emotional pain (like something is wrong deep inside but they can't make it go away)...
  • Or struggling to deal with a big loss in their life?

Or is your gut telling you to

be worried because they have...

  • Withdrawn from everyone and everything...
  • Have become more worried or on edge...
  • Seem unusually angry...

Or just don't seem normal to you?

  • Showing worrisome behavioral cues or marked changes in behavior, particularly in the presence of the warning signs above:

Youth Suicide Warning Signs

  • Talking about or making plans for suicide

  • Expressing hopelessness about the future

  • Displaying severe/overwhelming emotional pain or distress
  • Withdrawal from or changing in social connections/situations

  • Changes in sleep (increased or decreased)

  • Anger or hostility that seems out of character or out of context

  • Recent increased agitation or irritability

But what

should I say?

2. Films should communicate a message that is positive and hopeful.

High School Students:

Be sure to send your advisor the link to your film

3. Films need to demonstrate how those in the youth age group (14-24) deal with themselves, peers, adults, or relatives having a mental illness.

Insider Tips:

Check out the Official Judging Form for the Ending the Silence Category:

http://bit.ly/Y3X2NP

  • Express your concern

  • Listen attentively and non-judgmentally

  • Reflect what they share and let them know they have been heard
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