Information and Details About Suicide and Depression
Warning signs
Feelings of hopelessness
Feeling like there is no way out, trapped
Feelings of rage or uncontrolled anger
Feeling anxious or agitated
Increased interest in death or suicide
Signs of depression
No reason for living; no sense of purpose in life
Developing a plan for suicide
Expressing suicidal feelings directly
Past suicide attempts
Inability to cope
Increased use of drugs or alcohol
Extreme changes in weight or appetite
Extreme changes in sleeping patterns
Dramatic changes in mood or personality
Engaging in risky behaviors without regard for consequence
Social withdrawal and isolation
Inability to concentrate
*Note- Some people who die by suicide do not seem to show warning signs, but most do. If you, or someone you care about, experience several of these warning signs, take immediate action. You are not alone. Take all talk of suicide seriously. Seek the assistance of a mental health professional. Talk with someone who can listen and help. Call the 24hr Suicide Prevention Crisis Line at (916) 368-3111 or 1-800-273-8255. We will listen. We won't judge. We're here to help.
For more information, click on the link below for more information on Risk and Protective Factors, provided by the National Suicide Prevention Resource Center:
Risk and Protective Factors by the NSPRC
The link below provides the link to the Center for Disease and Control website that provides provides current facts, statistics, and research information on suicide:
Myths & Facts--- Click to Download ---
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