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A person in acute risk for suicidal behavior most often will show:
Warning Signs for Acute Risk:
- Threatening to hurt or kill him or herself, of talking of wanting to hurt or kill him/herself; and/or,
- Looking for ways to kill him/herself by seeking access to firearms, available pills, or other means; and/or
- Talking or writing about death, dying or suicide, when these actions are out of the ordinary. These might be remembered as expresses or communicated IDEATION. If observed, seek help as soon as possible by contacting a mental health professional or calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for a referral.
Additional Warning Signs:
IncreasedSUBSTANCE (alcohol or drugs) use
No reason for living; no sense of PURPOSE in life ANXIETY, agitation, unable to sleep or sleeping all the time Feeling TRAPPED - like there's no way out HOPELESSNESS
WITHDRAWING from friends, family and society
Rage, uncontrolled ANGER, seeking revenge
Acting RECKLESS or engaging in risky activities, seemingly without thinking
Dramatic MOOD changes
If observed, seek help as soon as possible by contacting a mental health professional or calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for a referral.
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