1 Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself. 2 Looking for a way to kill oneself, such as searching online or buying a gun.
Warning signs that someone may be thinking about or planning to commit suicide include: 1  Always talking or thinking about death. 2  Clinical depression -- deep sadness, loss of interest, trouble sleeping and eating -- that gets worse. It’s important that everyone know suicide’s warning signs and how to help a person contemplating suicide. This is particularly true for healthcare providers, especially those who work in integrated health settings, which are primed to make a great difference in the lives of people at-risk of suicide. 1  General Resources. In a time when suicide has become a culture in society, it is important to be able to recognise the warning signs. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in people aged 15 24 with young males four times more likely to succeed due to the lethal ways in which they choose to kill themselves. 1. First, if someone you know appears to be depressed and is contemplating suicide, take that person seriously. Listen to what he or she is saying. Take the initiative to ask that person what he or she is planning. But don't attempt to argue him or her out of committing suicide. It is also important to note that many of the teen suicide warning signs are also indications of depression. Teen suicide warning signs. It is important to take the warning signs of teen suicide seriously and to seek help if you thing that you know a teenager who might be suicidal. Warning Signs of Suicide. These signs may mean someone is at risk for suicide. Risk is greater if a behavior is new or has increased and if it seems related to a painful event, loss or change. 1  Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself. 2  Looking for a way to kill oneself, such as searching online or buying a gun. Recognising suicide warning signs. The following is a list of signs that people might give when they are feeling distraught and overwhelmed, in order to communicate their distress to others. These physical changes and behaviours are indicators that a person might be thinking about suicide. Be especially concerned if a person is exhibiting any of these warning signs and has attempted suicide in the past. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, between 20% and 50% of people who commit suicide have had a previous attempt.
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