1. Helping yourself or a friend thinking of suicide

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Suicide is Preventable and You, and I, and All of Us Can Get Help and Be Helpers

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Why Suicide?
People Thinking of Suicide are Often So Overwhelmed by Feelings of Sadness and Hopelessness that They Think They Have no Other Option…
BUT Suicide IS Preventable

5. Risk Factors for suicide
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Risk Factors for suicide
(Some Examples)
Previous Attempts
Family History
Incarceration
Untreated/Mistreated Mental Health Conditions
Social Isolation/Bullying
Major Life Changes/Multiple Major Changes
Major Trauma

6. warning signs of suicide
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warning signs of suicide
As Posted On
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(TALK)

7. Signs of someone thinking of suicide
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Signs of someone thinking of suicide
Withdrawing from friends, family, and society
Feeling hopeless, seeing no reason for living
Feeling rage, uncontrolled anger, or seeking revenge
Threatening to hurt or kill oneself or talking about it
Looking for ways to kill oneself by seeking access to firearms, available pills, or other means

8. Signs of someone thinking of suicide
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Signs of someone thinking of suicide
Talking or writing about death, dying, or suicide when actions are out of the ordinary
Acting reckless or engaging in risky activities
Giving away prized possessions
Increasing alcohol or drug use

9. Signs of someone thinking of suicide
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Signs of someone thinking of suicide
Feeling trapped—like there’s no way out
Feeling anxious, agitated, unable to sleep or sleeping all the time
Experiencing dramatic mood changes

10. how to help a person in crisis
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how to help a person in crisis
Base of Any Help Should be LISTENING
Clues to Keep Them Grounded
No Judgement
Empathy
Explicit That Their Life is Important to You
No Lethal Means
Assist/Refer to Professional Help

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Professional Help
Crisis Hotlines/Text Lines
Talking/Talk Therapy
(Preferably therapist or psychiatrist; but mentor, clergy, or trusted professor, teacher, or friend can be a good start)

12. Resources for suicide prevention
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Resources for suicide prevention
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: (800)
Crisis Text Line: Text “GO” to
Teen Line: (800) (Hours—6-10pm PST)
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ National): (866)