Warning signs:
Speech:
- Being a burden to others
- Feeling trapped
- Experiencing unbearable pain
- Having no reason to live
- Killing themselves
Behavior:
- Increased use of alcohol or drugs
- Looking for a way to kill themselves, such as searching online for materials or means
- Acting recklessly
- Withdrawing from activities
- Isolating from family and friends
- Sleeping too much or too little
- Visiting or calling people to say goodbye
- Giving away prized possessions
- Aggression
Mood:
- Depression
- Loss of interest
- Rage
- Irritability
- Humiliation
- Anxiety
Risk factors:
Health Factors:
- Mental health conditions
- Depression
- Bipolar (manic-depressive) disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Borderline or antisocial personality disorder
- Conduct disorder
- Psychotic disorders, or psychotic symptoms in the context of any disorder
- Anxiety disorders
- Substance abuse disorders
- Serious or chronic health condition and/or pain
Environmental Factors:
- Stressful Life Events which may include a death, divorce, or job loss
- Prolonged Stress Factors which may include harassment, bullying, relationship problems, and unemployment
- Access to Lethal Means including firearms and drugs
- Exposure to another person’s suicide, or to graphic or sensationalized accounts of suicide
Historical Factors:
- Previous Suicide Attempts
- Family History of Suicide Attempts
Here is website from the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention that may also be of assistance
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