Middle School Pre-test for the SOS Signs of Suicide Program


A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. "Talking about depression or suicide will only make it worse"*
    True
    False


  1. "Increased anger or irritability could be a warning sign of depression"*
    True
    False


  1. "If a friend is being bullied in person or online, there is nothing you can do to help"*
    True
    False


  1. "Depression is an illness that doctors can treat"*
    True
    False


  1. "Drugs and alcohol can make depression worse"*
    True
    False


  1. "Feeling sad and being depressed are the same thing"*
    True
    False


  1. "If I talk to someone about their suicidal feelings it may give them the idea to kill themself"*
    True
    False


  1. "You should never leave someone alone who may be at risk for suicide"*
    True
    False


  1. "If a friend I am worried about refuses to go with me to talk to an adult, I still need to tell"*
    True
    False


  1. "The best thing to tell a depressed or suicidal friend is 'just give it time and things will get better'"*
    True
    False


  1. "A friend who complains of feeling sick all the time or not being able to sleep might have depression"*
    True
    False


  1. "If a friend tells me they are thinking about killing themself, I should tell a trusted adult"*
    True
    False





Mr. Palmisano
8th Grade Social Studies