LESSON TWO
THE WARNING SIGNS OF SUICIDE
TASK REFERENCES:
STP 16-56M1-SM
Soldier's Manual.
DA Pam 600-70
Guide to the Prevention of Suicide and Self-Destructive Behavior.
DA Pam 600-24
Suicide Prevention and Psychological Autopsy.
OVERVIEW
TASK DESCRIPTION:
In this lesson you will learn to identify the warning signs and clues that indicate a person has an
increased potential for suicide.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
TASK:
Identify the warning signs of suicide.
CONDITIONS: Given the subcourse material for this lesson and a training scenario, the student will
complete a practice exercise to identify the warning signs which indicate that a person
is at a greater risk of committing suicide.
STANDARD:
The student will demonstrate a comprehension and knowledge of the task by
identifying the warning signs associated with potential suicide victims.
REFERENCES: STP 16-56M1-SM.
DA Pam 600-24.
DA Pam 600-70.