Suicide Prevention
Warning Signs: Know them before it's too late.
- Accident prone
- Making final plans
- Giving away possessions
- Substance abuse
- Low self-image
- Music with sad themes
- Withdrawing
- Running away from home
- Hostility/hyperactivity
- Loss of interest in activities
- Changes in eating or sleeping habits
- Decline in school performances
- Sudden mood changes
- Talking about death or suicide
- Self-injurious behavior (cutting or burning themselves)
- Writing or art work centering on sad themes or death
Adults
Death by suicide among the U.S. adult population is approximately 12%; 16% for adults 65 years and older. Depression is the most common condition associated with adult suicide attempts. People who try to commit suicide are often trying to get away from a life situation that seems impossible to deal with such as a serious physical illness, unemployment or death of a loved one.
Take suicide thoughts seriously and provide a good way to release tension, know of your coping skills and support them, depression may be masked in other behaviors
Warning Signs: Know them before it's too late.
- Thoughts or plan for harming self
- Increased use of alcohol/drugs
- Isolating self from family/friends
- Increased anger
- Recent loss - job, health
- Difficulty sleeping/concentrating
No matter what you choose, just be sure to GET HELP.
