Class Summary - Today I lectured about the very serious topic of depression and suicide. We discussed risk factors, signs and symptoms and treatment of depression. We also talked about self-injury and read some quotes of people who were dealing with it to help us understand it more. We then talked about suicide. We looked at risk factors, signs and symptoms and what we should do if we see these signs. Today we also talked about self-injury and read some quotes of people who were dealing with it to help us understand it more. We then talked about suicide. We looked at risk factors, signs and symptoms and what we should do if we see these signs.
Homework - Study for Friday's Chapter 3-4 Test
Objectives - Students will recognize the signs of depression. Students will know where to get help for depression. Students will recognize the danger of self harm. Students will recognize the signs of suicide. Students will know to call 911 in a suicide concern.