Suicide prevention starts with
knowing the signs.
Suicide Prevention
Warning signs list:
Persons who are considering suicide generally display symptoms of depression. These signs may include but not be limited to the following:
- Sudden radical changes in mood, particularly depression
- Increasingly self-deprecating remarks
- Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness
- Increased use of alcohol or drugs
- Giving away of cherished items
- Making goodbyes
- Serious withdrawal from activities and significant persons
- Persistent discussions of death
- Self-destructive or high risk behavior
- Previous attempts of suicide
- Identification with someone who has committed suicide
- Statements of a desire to explore or complete suicide
Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation Website: http://www.ohiospf.org/index.php
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