Depression, Suicide, and Music Education

Depression, Suicide, and Music Education Jared O’Leary BootUp PD Arizona State University Avondale Elementary School District How to reach the paper www.JaredOLeary.com Presentations Depression, Suicide, and Music Education Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Introduction Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Vignette 1: Jared Statistics Vignette 2: Chris and Elliott Risk factors and warning signs Suggestions for providing support Vignette 3: Alex and Sam Closing thoughts Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Vignette 1: Jared Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Statistics: Suicide Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) 800,000 per year 2,192 per day 1 every 45 seconds Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) “More teens and young adults die by suicide than from all other illnesses combined” (Wristen, 2013, p. 21) Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) 41,149 per year 12.6 suicide per 100,000 113 suicides per day 1 every 13 minutes Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) 100-200 attempts for every completed youth suicide Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Seriously considered suicide Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Created a plan to commit suicide Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Tried to commit suicide Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Required medical attention after an attempt Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) 4.1 females per 100,000 10.5 males per 100,000 Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) 1 in 2,000 females ages 5-14 1 in 1,111 males ages 5-14 Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Seriously considered suicide Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Created a plan to commit suicide Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Tried to commit suicide Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Required medical attention after an attempt Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) 5.8 times more likely to complete suicide than non-indigenous peers Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) 4.4 times more likely to complete suicide than non-indigenous peers Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) 1.7 times more likely to die by suicide Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Firearms Hanging Poisoning Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) At least one completed suicide Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) One completed suicide Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Two completed suicides Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Three or more completed suicides Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Statistics: Depression Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) “Feeling depressed” differs from clinical depression Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Chronic depression can exist for years Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) 3.5% less likely to graduate from high school 6% less likely to enroll in college Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Many people suffering from depression do not seek treatment Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Received treatment for depression Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Did not seek treatment for depression Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) 40 million people worldwide 18 million people in the US Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) “Between a fifth and a quarter of young people have suffered from a depressive disorder" (Merry et al., 2011, p. 2) Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Females are twice as likely to have depression Females are 60% more likely to receive treatment Blacks are 50% less likely to receive treatment Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Music educators are likely to encounter young musicians who could benefit from a helping hand Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Vignette 2: Chris and Elliott Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Risk factors and warning signs Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) The greatest risk factor for suicidality is previous suicide attempts Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) High amounts of perfection Constant critique Highly competitive culture Performance related anxieties Inability to detach themselves from their work Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Music educators should consider how music engagement and culture might unintentionally exacerbate risk factors for depression and suicidality Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Potential warning signs for depression and suicidal ideation Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) I made efforts to hide my warning signs Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Teachers concerned a student might be suicidal reported they did nothing Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Suicide intent disclosed before completion Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Providing support Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Children and early adolescents may not initiate a conversation about their internal struggles Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) We may lend a listening ear, validate their emotions, and let the person know we are there for them Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Maintain a focus on active listening Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Speak with our school’s counselor, psychologist, or music therapist for further resources and advice Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) The sooner a student in need has access to resources and support, the better Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Move beyond raising awareness and following protocols, but increase general knowledge and abilities Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) There are no guarantees each method of support will work for everyone Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Warning signs might go unnoticed Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Vignette 3: Alex and Sam Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Closing thoughts Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Every musician in a music program or community has their own reason for participation Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) It is better to offer support for those who may not need any than not reach out to someone who is in need of support Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) It is likely each of us will encounter multiple opportunities to extend a hand for support Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) These efforts may not only help others make and learn music, but may save lives Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Let’s talk www.JaredOLeary.com Presentations Depression, Suicide, and Music Education Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) 

Depression, Suicide, and Music Education Jared O’Leary BootUp PD Arizona State University Avondale Elementary School District How to reach the paper www.JaredOLeary.com Presentations Depression, Suicide, and Music Education Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Introduction Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Vignette 1: Jared Statistics Vignette 2: Chris and Elliott Risk factors and warning signs Suggestions for providing support Vignette 3: Alex and Sam Closing thoughts Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Vignette 1: Jared Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Statistics: Suicide Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) 800,000 per year 2,192 per day 1 every 45 seconds Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) “More teens and young adults die by suicide than from all other illnesses combined” (Wristen, 2013, p. 21) Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) 41,149 per year 12.6 suicide per 100,000 113 suicides per day 1 every 13 minutes Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) 100-200 attempts for every completed youth suicide Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Seriously considered suicide Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Created a plan to commit suicide Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Tried to commit suicide Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Required medical attention after an attempt Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) 4.1 females per 100,000 10.5 males per 100,000 Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) 1 in 2,000 females ages 5-14 1 in 1,111 males ages 5-14 Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Seriously considered suicide Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Created a plan to commit suicide Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Tried to commit suicide Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Required medical attention after an attempt Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) 5.8 times more likely to complete suicide than non-indigenous peers Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) 4.4 times more likely to complete suicide than non-indigenous peers Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) 1.7 times more likely to die by suicide Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Firearms Hanging Poisoning Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) At least one completed suicide Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) One completed suicide Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Two completed suicides Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Three or more completed suicides Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Statistics: Depression Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) “Feeling depressed” differs from clinical depression Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Chronic depression can exist for years Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) 3.5% less likely to graduate from high school 6% less likely to enroll in college Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Many people suffering from depression do not seek treatment Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Received treatment for depression Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Did not seek treatment for depression Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) 40 million people worldwide 18 million people in the US Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) “Between a fifth and a quarter of young people have suffered from a depressive disorder" (Merry et al., 2011, p. 2) Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Females are twice as likely to have depression Females are 60% more likely to receive treatment Blacks are 50% less likely to receive treatment Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Music educators are likely to encounter young musicians who could benefit from a helping hand Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Vignette 2: Chris and Elliott Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Risk factors and warning signs Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) The greatest risk factor for suicidality is previous suicide attempts Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) High amounts of perfection Constant critique Highly competitive culture Performance related anxieties Inability to detach themselves from their work Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Music educators should consider how music engagement and culture might unintentionally exacerbate risk factors for depression and suicidality Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Potential warning signs for depression and suicidal ideation Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) I made efforts to hide my warning signs Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Teachers concerned a student might be suicidal reported they did nothing Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Suicide intent disclosed before completion Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Providing support Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Children and early adolescents may not initiate a conversation about their internal struggles Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) We may lend a listening ear, validate their emotions, and let the person know we are there for them Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Maintain a focus on active listening Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Speak with our school’s counselor, psychologist, or music therapist for further resources and advice Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) The sooner a student in need has access to resources and support, the better Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Move beyond raising awareness and following protocols, but increase general knowledge and abilities Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) There are no guarantees each method of support will work for everyone Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Warning signs might go unnoticed Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Vignette 3: Alex and Sam Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Closing thoughts Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Every musician in a music program or community has their own reason for participation Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) It is better to offer support for those who may not need any than not reach out to someone who is in need of support Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) It is likely each of us will encounter multiple opportunities to extend a hand for support Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) These efforts may not only help others make and learn music, but may save lives Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA) Let’s talk www.JaredOLeary.com Presentations Depression, Suicide, and Music Education Presentation by Jared O'Leary and uses Creative Commons licensing Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (BY-NC-SA)