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RISK FACTORS AND WARNING SIGNS

According to American Foundation of Suicide Prevention, something to look out for when concerned that a person may be suicidal is a change in behavior or the presence of entirely new behaviors. This is of sharpest concern if the new or changed behavior is related to a painful event, loss, or change. Most people who take their lives exhibit one or more warning signs, either through what they say or what they do:

 


Suicide Warning Signs

 

Talk

If a person talks about:

  • Being a burden to others
  • Feeling trapped
  • Experiencing unbearable pain
  • Having no reason to live
  • Killing themselves

 


Behavior

Specific things to look out for include:

  • Increased use of alcohol or drugs
  • Looking for a way to kill themselves, such as searching online for materials or means
  • Acting recklessly
  • Withdrawing from activities
  • Isolating from family and friends
  • Sleeping too much or too little
  • Visiting or calling people to say goodbye
  • Giving away prized possessions
  • Aggression

 


Mood

People who are considering suicide often display one or more of the following moods:

  • Depression
  • Loss of interest
  • Rage
  • Irritability
  • Humiliation
  • Anxiety


Risk factors are characteristics or conditions that increase the chance that a person may try to take their life.

Suicide Risk Factors

Health Factors

  • Mental health conditions
    • Depression
    • Bipolar (manic-depressive) disorder
    • Schizophrenia
    • Borderline or antisocial personality disorder
    • Conduct disorder
    • Psychotic disorders, or psychotic symptoms in the context of any disorder
    • Anxiety disorders
  • Substance abuse disorders
  • Serious or chronic health condition and/or pain


Environmental Factors

  • Stressful life events which may include a death, divorce, or job loss
  • Prolonged stress factors which may include harassment, bullying, relationship problems, and unemployment
  • Access to lethal means including firearms and drugs
  • Exposure to another person’s suicide, or to graphic or sensationalized accounts of suicide


Historical Factors

  • Previous suicide attempts
  • Family history of suicide attempts

 

 EDUCATION IS KEY TO SAVING LIVES...

 

Remember the first step in preventing suicide is

learning and recognizing the warning signs

and risk factors.


An easy way to remember these warning signs is by remembering: 

IS PATH WARM?

I      Ideation (thinking about suicide)

S      Substance abuse

P      Purposelessness

A      Anxiety      

T      Trapped       

H      Hopelessness      

W      Withdrawal       

A      Anger       

R      Recklessness       

Usually, there are four main protective factors:


1.  Being attached to others, such as family, peer groups, and school or work,

 

2.  Being committed to a person’s greater community such as organizations, community programs, and being a member of associations,

 

3.  Being involved in activities such as your job, school, and extra-curricular events, and

 

4.  Having a strong belief system that offers conventional morality and ways to foster respect for those around you.

If some of the above factors are present, a person is less likely to consider suicide as an option.

 Website: http://www.afsp.org


For immediate help, contact: 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

1 (800) 273-TALK (8255)


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