WARNINGS SIGNS FOR SUICIDE
Seek immediate help when you hear or see any one of these behaviors. Risk is greater if a behavior is new or has increased and if it seems related to a painful event, loss, or change. If someone you care about is showing any or a combination of the following behaviors, have them or help them call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 (or 1-800-273-8255) or text the CRISIS Line 741741.
If he or she is in immediate danger call 911. You could be saving his or her life!
- Talking about wanting to die or to kill themselves.
- Looking for a way to kill themselves, such as searching online or buying a gun.
- Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live.
- Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain.
- Talking about being a burden to others.
- Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs.
- Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly.
- Unexplained irritability.
- Sleeping too little or too much.
- Withdrawing from activities or isolating themselves from family and/or friends.
- Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge.
- Displaying extreme mood swings.
- Visiting or calling people to say good-bye.
- Giving away prized possessions.
- Depressed or anxious mood.
- Feelings of humiliation, and/or shame.
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KNOW THE SIGNS
Know the Signs is California’s suicide prevention social marketing campaign, intended to educate Californians how to know the warning signs of suicide, how to find the words to have a direct conversation with someone in crisis and where to reach out to find professional help and resources. Visit the Know the Signs website.