Suicide and Speaking Out Assignment.

Suicide has been a prevalent and prominent issue throughout history, and it has come to the forefront of our consciousness in recent years due to celebrities committing suicide as well as TV shows and movies portraying the issues surrounding suicide.

Watch the Ted Talk videos (https://www.ted.com/talks/jeremy_forbes_how_to_start_a_conversation_about_suicide), (https://www.ted.com/talks/jd_schramm_break_the_silence_for_suicide_attempt_survivors)

The first video focuses on the commonality of suicidal thoughts and ways to generate discussion of them. The second focuses on those who survive one attempt but who may try again without getting help or support. After watching these videos, and being sure to use information or examples from the videos, post and address the following:

1. In what ways can we create more dialogue for those considering self-harm? Address both the mental health system and our society at large.
2. Discuss how you would attempt to respond to a friend or acquaintance who expressed suicidal thoughts. What steps might you take to encourage them to seek help and/or dissuade them from suicide?

Your written response should be scholarly and comprehensive. You need to provide evidence through your writing that you have a thorough understanding of the text material and information in the learning module. Be sure to include "APA" style in-text citations and references.