protective Factors
Coping Skills and Personal Traits
• Decision making, anger management, conflict resolution, problem solving and other coping skills • A sense of personal control over actions • A healthy fear of risky behavior and pain • Hope for the future Connections • Religious/spiritual beliefs about the meaning and value of life • Positive relationships with family, friends, school, or other caring adults • Responsibilities at home or in the community Health and Home • A safe and stable environment • Not using drugs and alcohol • Access to health care • Taking care of self Positive resistance to suicide is not permanent, so programs that support and maintain protection against suicide should be ongoing. SOURCE: Maine Youth Suicide Prevention Program
Additional information: http://www.maine.gov |
