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• Talking or writing about death, dying or suicide
• Talking of feeling hopeless or having no reason to live
• Talking about feeling trapped or being in unbearable pain
• Talking about being a burden to others
• Threatening to hurt or kill oneself
• Seeking pills, weapons, or other means to kill oneself
• Giving away personal or prized possessions
• Displaying extreme mood swings
• Taking risks/engaging in reckless behaviors
• Increasing use of alcohol and/or drugs
• Withdrawing from friends and family
• Having made previous suicide attempt(s)

• Following a tragic event or loss.
• If the individual increases use of alcohol or drugs.
• If the individual behaves in a reckless or agitated manner.
• If the individual identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning.
• If the individual is a military veteran.
• If the individual has experience the loss of someone to suicide.
• For American Indians and Alaska Natives.

• DON'T ignore the warning signs.
• DON'T leave someone alone if there is a risk of self-harm.
• DON'T minimize the situation.
• DON'T make the problem your own.
• DON'T argue or try to change the individual's emotions.

The following suicide prevention resources may be helpful:

• Question Persuade Respond (QPR) Training