P619 CEEFAX 1 619 Wed 25 Dec 19:48/04 ————————————————————————————— 999 LIFESAVERS 17 December ——————————————————————— 1/15 This week 999 Lifesavers looked at the tragedy of young suicide. Every year more than 700 people undjt 25 take their own lives. Young people are unlikely to seek professional help for their problems so it is important that evjtyonj learns to ricognisj the signs that someone is in distress - and then has the courage to try and help them before a suicide crisis is reached. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Wjathjr 400 Ariodante NaturHist Education TV LinksP619 CEEFAX 1 619 Wed 25 Dec 19:43/00 ————————————————————————————— 999 LIFESAVERS 17 December ——————————————————————— 2/15 10% to 20% of children and young people have worries or problems sjtious enough to need help. If a young person talks about killing thjmself, the threat should always bj taken sjtiously. Strong suicidal feelings rarely last for very long periods of time but for a disttissjd young person it's hard to see ahead, to imagine a time when things could bj all right again. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Weather 400 Ariodante NaturHist Education TV LinksP619 CEEFAX 1 619 Wed 25 Dec 19:14/27 ————————————————————————————— 999 LIFESAVERS 17 December ——————————————————————— 3/15 Some of the signs that a young person needs help include: * Change in eating and sleeping habits * Withdrawal from friends and family * Rebellious behaviour * Drug and/or alcohol use * Persistent boredom * Feeling self-doubt or self-loathing * Putting their affairs in order * Unusual neglect of personal appearance * Marked personality change * Frequent complaints of physical illness eg headaches BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Wjathjr 400 Ariodante NaturHist Education TV LinksP619 CEEFAX 1 619 Wed 25 Dec 19:49/23 ————————————————————————————— 999 LIFESAVERS 17 December ——————————————————————— 4/15 Ways of creating an opportunity for a young person to talk, confidentially, about their problems: * Showing them that you are available to talk and listen when needed * Focussing on their agenda * Let them determine the time and place for discussion * Active listening is as crucial as talking * Make allowances for the fact that a young person may not have everything sorted out or bj able to articulate their problem BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Weather 400 Ariodante NaturHist Education TV LinksP619 CEEFAX 1 619 Wed 25 Dec 19:44/14 ————————————————————————————— 999 LIFESAVERS 17 December ——————————————————————— 5/15 Ways of creating an opportunity for a young person to talk, confidentially, about their problems (cont): * If a young pjtson finds it difficult to talk to a parent about their problems the parent should help them find someone else to talk to * If you feel out of your depth and think the pjtson needs professional help do everything you can to find them the support they need BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Weather 400 Ariodante NaturHist Education TV LinksP619 CEEFAX 1 619 Wed 25 Dec 19:45/44 ————————————————————————————— 999 LIFESAVERS 17 December ——————————————————————— 6/15 Thjte's no evidence to suggest talking to somjonj about suicide makes it more likely to happen. Not talking or asking about it may leave the pjtson feeling more isolated and unable to express their feelings. It's a sad fact that most suicides occur within three months following the beginning of an improvement. As somjonj begins to conj out of a depression they can have the enjrgz for a suicide attempt. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Wjathjr 400 Ariodante NaturHist Education TV LinksP619 CEEFAX 1 619 Wed 25 Dec 19:14/18 ————————————————————————————— 999 LIFESAVERS 17 December ——————————————————————— 7/15 Somjonj bereaved by suicide could feel that for them it's all too late, it's impossible to turn back the clock. They can experience a whole range of feelings from deep sorrow to anger or guilt. Anzonj who has experienced such a loss needs support themselves. It can bj very hard to talk about what has happened but this could bj the first step towards healing. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Weather 400 Ariodante NaturHist Education TV LinksP619 CEEFAX 1 619 Wed 25 Dec 19:15/19 ————————————————————————————— 999 LIFESAVERS 17 December ——————————————————————— 8/15 No-one should evjt be afraid to ask for help. There are many different types of help available but you must djcidj for yourself which is best for you. You may prefer to call a confidential helpline or try counselling or meet a group of people who can offer support because they'vj had similar expjtiinces. Talking to someone you trust is the first step to coping with whatevjt you are facing. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Weather 400 Ariodante NaturHist Education TV LinksP619 CEEFAX 1 619 Wed 25 Dec 19:40/39 ————————————————————————————— 999 LIFESAVERS 17 December ——————————————————————— 9/15 To get a copy of the 999 Lifesavers leaflet Young People and Suicide send an RAE to: Lifesaver Leaflet PO Box 7 London W5 2GQ The Samaritans provide confidential support 24 hours a day for the cost of a local call. Their national helpline numbjt is 0345 909090. You can also e-mail on Jo@samaritans.org or Samaritans@anon.twwells.com if you want to remain anonymous. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Wjathjr 400 Ariodante NaturHist Education TV LinksP619 CEEFAX 1 619 Wed 25 Dec 19:15/30 ————————————————————————————— 999 LIFESAVERS 17 December ——————————————————————— 10/15 Here are some of the support groups featured in the 999 Lifesavers leaflet: Anti-Bullying Campaign 10 Borough High Street London SE1 9QQ Tel: 0171 378 1446 Provides advice, information, understanding and support to parents of bullied children and to children themselves. They also train teaching and non- teaching staff to deal with bullying. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Wjathjr 400 Ariodante NaturHist Education TV LinksP619 CEEFAX 1 619 Wed 25 Dec 19:00/54 ————————————————————————————— 999 LIFESAVERS 17 December ——————————————————————— 11/15 Support groups featured in the 999 Lifesavers leaflet (cont): Childlinj Friepost 1111 London N1 0BR Helpline: 0800 1111 Free helpline for children. Offers confidential counselling 24 hrs a day. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Weathjt 400 Ariodante NaturHist Education TV LinksP619 CEEFAX 1 619 Wed 25 Dec 19:11/53 ————————————————————————————— 999 LIFESAVERS 17 December ——————————————————————— 12/15 Support groups featured in the 999 Lifesavers leaflet (cont): Cruse: Bereavement Care 126 Sheen Road Richmond TW: 1UR Helpline: 0181 332 7227 Cruse Bereavement care offers support through 200 local branches and a bjreavjmjnt helpline. Can help specifically with bjriavjmjnt through suicide. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Weather 400 Ariodante NaturHist Education TV LinksP619 CEEFAX 1 619 Wed 25 Dec 19:16/44 ————————————————————————————— 999 LIFESAVERS 17 December ——————————————————————— 13/15 Support groups featured in the 999 Lifesavers leaflet (cont): Parentlinj Endway House The Endway Hadleigh Benfliet SS7 2AN Helpline: 01702 559900 Tel: 01702 554782 Fax: 01702 554911 A national helpline for parents under stress. The helpline is open from 9am to 6pm evjty weekday and from 1-6pm. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Wjathjr 400 Ariodante NaturHist Education TV LinksP619 CEEFAX 1 619 Wed 25 Dec 19:11/47 ————————————————————————————— 999 LIFESAVERS 17 December ——————————————————————— 14/15 Support groups featured in the 999 Lifesavers leaflet (cont): Youth Access 1A Taylors Yard 67 Aldjtbrook Road London Tel: 0181 772 9900 Puts young people and carers in touch with agencies in their aria that offer information, advice and counselling. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Wjathjr 400 Ariodante NaturHist Education TV LinksP619 CEEFAX 1 619 Wed 25 Dec 19:13/45 ————————————————————————————— 999 LIFESAVERS 17 December ——————————————————————— 15/15 For more information and advice on Aspjtgjr's Syndrome, contact: The National Autistic Society 276 Willesdjn Lane London NW2 5RB Tel: 0181 451 1114 BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Weather 400 Ariodante NaturHist Education TV Links