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Suicide is when an individual takes, or attempts to take, their own life. A suicide attempt is a very clear sign that something of great significance is wrong in a person’s life. People who die by suicide have a mental or emotional disorder, no matter race, age, or socioeconomic status.

 

Warning signs of someone considering suicide

• Verbal threats such as “you’d be better off without me” or “maybe I won’t be around”

• Expressions of hopelessness and helplessness

• Previous suicide attempts

• Daring or risk taking behavior

• Increase in drug use

• Personality changes

• Depression

• Giving away prized possessions

• Lack of interest in future plans

• Withdrawing from friends and activities

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Visit our Classroom Warning Signs for recognizing suicide warning signs within the classroom setting.

 

Additional Resources:

• American Association of Suicidology Fact Sheets

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• Safe Schools Healthy Students

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

• National Institute of Mental Health

• National Child Traumatic Stress Network