Worried about suicide?
Are you concerned that someone you know maybe at risk for suicide?
Get to know the FACTS or warning signs:
feelings
Expressing helplessness, sadness, feeling like a burden, emotional exhaustion and hopelessness.
actions
Displaying severe/overwhelming pain or distress, aggression, risky behavior, online suicide searches.
changes
Showing worrisome behavioral cues or marked changes in behavior. This includes withdrawal from friends or changes in social activities, anger or hostility, or changes in sleep.
talk/
threats
Talking about, writing about, or making plans for suicide.
situations
Experiencing stressful situations including things that involve loss, change, personal humiliation or disciplinary actions.
If you notice any of these warning signs, you can help!
- Express your concern about what you are observing in their behavior.
- Ask directly about suicide.
- Encourage them to call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.
- Involve an adult they trust.
- Remember, if you have IMMEDIATE concern about someone’s safety, call 911 right away!
Suicide is a preventable problem.
By taking the time to notice and reach out to a peer, you can be the beginning of a positive solution.