Suicide Warning Signs

Recognizing the warning signs of suicide doesn’t take a degree in psychology. That’s not to say that some signs aren’t subtle or that every person who thinks about suicide shows all the signs. But, if you notice the following signs in yourself or someone else, take action. You’ll never regret trying to stop someone from choosing a final solution to a temporary problem.

• Suicide notes

• Direct threats

• Giving personal belongings away

• Talking about or preoccupied with death

• Hopelessness

• Social isolation

• Abrupt changes in appearance, risk-taking behavior, activities, or weight

• Severe depression

• Extreme apathy (acting like he or she doesn’t care)

• Feeling helpless or beyond help