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Warning Signs

We don’t know for sure, because when youth die by suicide they take the answers with them.   
​What we DO know is that a large number of suicidal youths share similar experiences, changes in behavior and/or thoughts. 
 We call these similarities “warning signs of suicide.”  A warning sign does not automatically mean a person is going to attempt suicide, but it should be taken seriously. The warning signs that we pay particular attention to are: ​
  • ​Experiencing dramatic mood changes
  • Seeing no reason for living or having no sense of purpose in life
  • Giving away possessions
  • Feeling hopeless
  • Impulsive and/or aggressive tendencies​
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  • Mental disorders, mood disorders, schizophrenia, anxiety and certain personality disorders
  • History of trauma or abuse
  • Some major physical illnesses
  • Previous suicide attempt
  • Family history of suicide
  • Job or financial loss
  • Relational or social loss​
  • Threatening to hurt or kill oneself or talking about wanting to hurt or kill oneself
  • Looking for ways to kill oneself by seeking access to firearms, available pills, or other means
  • Increasing alcohol or drug use
  • Talking or writing about death, dying, or suicide when these actions are out of the ordinary for the person​
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  • Feeling trapped – like there’s no way out
  • Acting reckless or engaging in risky activities – seemingly without thinking
  • Feeling rage or uncontrolled anger or seeking revenge
  • ​​Seeing no reason for living or having no sense of purpose in life​​
  • Withdrawing from friends, family, and society​​
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You are not alone.  
To get help for yourself or someone you know,
​call the Suicide Lifeline at 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433).
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        • Barsch Inventory
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      • Motivation & Goal Setting
      • Memory
      • Note Taking
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      • Test-Taking
  • SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL
    • ANXIETY >
      • Anxiety Disorder >
        • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
        • OCD
        • Panic Disorder
        • PTSD
        • Separation Anxiety
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        • Specific Phobias
      • Diagnosis & Treatment
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        • Warning Signs
      • Intervention >
        • Help for Self
        • Help for a Friend
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