Warning Signs

Be AWARE of the Warning Signs of Suicide

Such As Talking About:

• Being a burden to those around them.
• Feeling trapped or experiencing unbearable pain.
• Having few if any reasons to live.
• Killing themselves

Specific Behaviors to Look For:

• Using an increased amount of drugs or alcohol
• Searching for ways to kill themselves
• Acting recklessly or dangerously
• Withdrawing from activities they usually participate in.
• Isolating themselves from friends and family
• Giving away possessions
• Saying goodbye to friends and family
• Showing increased signs of aggression

Moods that Are Often Displayed by Suicidal People

• Depression
• Rage
• Irritability
• Loss of Interest
• Anxiety

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (2017). Risk factors and warning signs of suicide. Accessed August 7, 2007 from: https://afsp.org/about-suicide/risk-factors-and-warning-signs/