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In a Crisis and Need Help?

Call or Text 988 or Text TALK to 741741

Talk

If a person talks about:

  • Being a burden to others

  • Feeling trapped

  • Experiencing unbearable pain

  • Having no reason to live

  • Killing themselves

Behavior

Specific things to look out for include:

  • 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

People who are considering suicide often display one or more of the following moods:

  • Being a burden to others

  • Feeling trapped

  • Experiencing unbearable pain

  • Having no reason to live

  • Killing themselves

Signs of Suicide

Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for ages 10 – 24. It’s important that you are educated about the signs of suicide to save a life. 70% of all people who die by suicide give some warning of their intentions to a friend or family member    

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