Five Alive :: Stop Suicide :: Know the Warning Signs

Have you noticed any TWO or MORE of the following?

VERBAL THREATS
- “I want to die.”
- “The world would be better without me.”
- “Nobody will miss me anyway.”
PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS
- If he has attempted in the past, he’s more
- likely to try again.
DEPRESSION
- Overly sad, pessimistic.
RISKY BEHAVIOR
- Aggressive, gun play, excessive use of alcohol or drugs.
FINAL ARRANGEMENTS
- Giving away prized possessions…jewelry, clothing,
- journals or pictures.
RECKLESS BEHAVIOR
- Cutting, running into traffic, jumping from heights.
INABILITY TO CONCENTRATE
- Skipping classes, getting poor grades, acting up in
- class, and forgetting things.
CHANGES in PHYSICAL HABITS and APPEARANCE
- Not sleeping well or sleeping all the time. Sudden weight gain or loss. Disinterest in appearance or hygiene.
NOT CARING ANYMORE
- Withdrawing from friends and family, not caring about activities, avoiding friends.
INTEREST IN DEATH and SUICIDAL THEMES
- Infatuated with dark themes in art, music, and film.
MAKING SUICIDE PLANS
- Hoarding pills, razor blades, weapons, nooses
WRITING SUICIDE NOTES
- If she’s written a note…she’s serious.

KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS