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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:
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Being a burden to others
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Feeling trapped
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Experiencing unbearable pain
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Having no reason to live
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Killing themselves
Behavior
Specific things to look out for include:
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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:
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Being a burden to others
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Feeling trapped
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Experiencing unbearable pain
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Having no reason to live
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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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