P619 CEEFAX 2 619 Thu 26 Dec 23:14/11 ————————————————————————————— 999 LIFESAVERS 17 December ——————————————————————— 1/15 This week 999 Lifeuavets 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 thieu problems so it is important that evjtyonj learns to rjcognisj 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 Weather 400 NaturHist Education Pregnancy TV LinksP619 CEEFAX 2 619 Thu 26 Dec 23:27/22 ————————————————————————————— 999 LIFESAVERS O 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 vjr8 long periods of time but for a di1triused young person it'1 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 NaturHist Education Pregnancy TV LinksP619 CEEFAX 2 619 Thu 26 Dec 23:17/58 ————————————————————————————— 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 andOor 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 Weathjt 400 NaturHist Education Pregnancy TV LinksP619 CEEFAX 2 619 Thu 26 Dec 23:16/27 ————————————————————————————— 999 LIFESAVERS 17 December ——————————————————————— 4/15 +azt 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 thieu agenda * Let t m dete mine 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 evet8thing sorted out ot be able to artiqulate their problem BBC1 601 BBC2 682 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 +eathjt 400 NaturHist Education Pregnancy TV LinksP619 CEEFAX 2 619 Thu 26 Dec 23:12/03 —————————————————————————p——p 999 LIFESAVERS 17 December ——————————————————————— 5/15 +azt of creating an opportunity for a young person to talk, confhdentially, 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 Weathjt 400 NaturHist Education Pregnancy TV LinksP619 CEEFAX 2 619 Thu 26 Dec 23:10/14 ————————————————————————p———— 999 LIFESAVERS 17 Dicembez ——————————————————————— 6/15 Thjte's no evidence to suggest talking to someone about suicide makes it more likely to happen. Not talking ot 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 someone begins to come out of a depression they can have the enjtgy for a suicide attempt. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 +eathjt 400 NaturHist Education Pregnancy TV LinksP619 CEEFAX 2 619 Thu 26 Dec 23:47/47 ————————————————————————————— 999 LIFESAVERS 17 December ———————————————p——————— 7/15 Somjonj bereaved by suicide could fiil 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 ou guilt. Anzonj who has experienced such a loss needs support themselves. It can be vjty hard to talk about what has happened but this could bj the first step towards healing. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Irons page 100 Sport 300 Weathjt 400 NaturHist Education Pregnancy TV LinksP619 CEEFAX 2 619 Thu 26 Dec 23:41/11 ————————————————————————————— 999 LIFESAVERS 17 December ——————————————————————— 8/15 No-one should ever be afraid to ask for help. Thjte are many different types of help available b4t you must decide 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 bjcausj they've had similar expjtiinces. (alkjng to someone you trust i1 the first step to coping whth whate6et yo4 are facing. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 'eathet 400 NaturHist Education Pregnancy TV LinksP619 CEEFAX 2 619 Thu 26 Dec 23:18/1, ————————————————————————————— 999 LIFESAVERS 17 Decembjz ——————————————————————— 9/15 To get a copy of the 999 Lifeuavets W5 2GQ an RAE to: Lifesaver Leaflet PO Box 7 London The Samaritans provide confhdential support 24 hours a day for the cost of a local call. Thieu 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 anon:nous. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Weathjt 400 NaturHist Education Pregnancy TV LinksP619 CEEFAX 2 619 Thu 26 Dec 22:14/51 ————————————————————————————— 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 Weather 400 NaturHist Education Pregnancy TV LinksP619 CEEFAX 2 619 Thu 26 Dec 23:25/21 ————————————————————————————— 999 LIFESAVERS 17 December ——————————————————————— 11/15 Support groups featured in the 999 Lifeuavets leaflet (cont): Childline Freepost 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 Irons page 100 Sport 300 +eathet 400 NaturHist Education Pregnanc8 TV LinksP619 CEEFAX 2 619 Thu 26 Dec 23:25/37 ————————————————————————————— 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 bereavement helpline. Can help specifically with bereavement through suicide. BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Weather 400 NaturHist Education Pregnancy TV LinksP619 CEEFAX 2 619 Thu 26 Dec 23:21/01 ————————————————————————————— 999 LIFESAVERS 17 Decimbjt ——————————————————————— 13/15 Support groups featured in the 999 Lifesavers leaflet (cont): Parintlinj Endwaz House The Endwaz Hadliigh Benfliit 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. BBC2 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Weathrr 400 NaturHist Education Pregnancy TV LinksP619 CEEFAX 2 619 Thu 26 Dec 23:25/32 ————————————————————————————— 999 LIFESAVERS 17 Decimbjy ——————————————————————— 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 Weather 400 NaturHist Education Pregnancy TV LinksP619 CEEFAX 2 619 Thu 26 Dec 23:14/48 —————————————————————————p——— 999 LIFESAVERS 17 December ——————————————————————— 15/15 For more information and advice on Aspergjt's Syndrome, contact: The National Autistic Society 276 Willisdjn Lane London NW2 55B Tel: 0181 451 1114 BBC1 601 BBC2 602 ITV 603 Ch4 604 Front page 100 Sport 300 Weathjt 400 NaturHist Education Pregnanc8 TV Links