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Warning Signs and Ways to Help

Suicide Prevention. Warning Signs and Ways to Help. Warning Signs. Decline in school performance Skipping class Dropping out of activities Aggressive or destructive behavior Insomnia Daytime sleepiness Difficulty concentrating. Warning Signs. Lack of energy

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Warning Signs and Ways to Help

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  1. Suicide Prevention Warning Signs and Ways to Help

  2. Warning Signs • Decline in school performance • Skipping class • Dropping out of activities • Aggressive or destructive behavior • Insomnia • Daytime sleepiness • Difficulty concentrating

  3. Warning Signs • Lack of energy • Changes in eating patterns, either over-eating or not eating • Withdrawal from relationships with friends and family • Isolation • Feelings of worthlessness, excessive guilt

  4. Warning Signs • Risk taking behavior • Changes in personality or behavior • Beginning to use alcohol or other drugs • Giving away prized possessions • Statements, such as “I wish I were dead” or “No one cares”

  5. Warning Signs • Loss of interest in everyday activities, even things they enjoy doing • Apathy • Death themes in artwork or written work • Planning a suicide attempt or a previous attempt • A sudden lift of spirits because they feel their problems will soon end

  6. Ways to Help • Take any signs or verbal statements seriously. • Listen to the person and show him or her that you care. • Don’t leave the person alone.

  7. Ways to Help • Build a network of support: • Friends • Family members • Counselors • Teachers • Faith leader • Health care provider

  8. Ways to Help • Call a suicide hotline number. Check your local telephone book for a local hotline number. • Get professional help. • Seek out local agencies that could provide professional counseling services. • Seek a trusted adult.

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