Watch for warning signs of suicide

Watch for warning signs of suicide

What can you do to prevent suicide?
Talk to someone, ask for help.
Need more help?

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Go to the nearest hospital or emergency room

Call your physician, health provider or clergy

National Alliance on Mental Illnesswww.nami.org1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
Don't feel that merely talking about suicide causes suicidal thinking. That's not the case.
Know the warning signs of suicide. We encourage people to pay attention to signs that might indicate someone is considering or planning to end their life. These signs include:
Statements about hopelessness, helplessness or worthlessness.

Sudden change from a depressed mood to a happier, calmer mood.

Direct or indirect statements that reference death or dying.

Giving away cherished possessions.

Isolating oneself from friends or family.

Making arrangements or setting one's affairs in order.

If someone is in immediate crisis, call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (800-273-8255). Don't hesitate to make such a call if you suspect that someone may be a danger to him or herself. It could save that person's life.