Possible Warning Signs of Suicide

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
August 26, no events	August 27, no events	August 28, no events	August 29, no events	August 30, no events	August 31, no events	September 01, no events
September 02, no events	September 03, no events	September 04, no events	September 05, no events	September 06, no events	September 07, no events	September 08, no events
September 09, no events	September 10, no events	September 11, no events	September 12, no events	September 13, no events	September 14, no events	September 15, no events
September 16, no events	September 17, no events	September 18, no events	September 19, no events	September 20, no events	September 21, no events	September 22, no events
September 23, no events	Today, September 24, no events	September 25, no events	September 26, no events	September 27, no events	September 28, no events	September 29, no events
September 30, no events	October 01, no events	October 02, no events	October 03, no events	October 04, no events	October 05, no events	October 06, no events

As young as our students are a few of them are already showing signs of depression and stress. Below you will find several possible warning signs of suicide:

Planning, talking or thinking about suicide

Signs of DEPRESSION: unable to sleep or sleeping all the time, loss of energy, change in appetite

Persistent feelings fo being overwhelmed, ANGRY or pessimistic

Increased SUBSTANCE use and/or RISKY BEHAVIOR

Recent grief or loss

Drastic CHANGES in appearance, mood, attitude, behavior or school performance

Giving away treasured possessions

Presious suicide attempts or attempts to harm oneself

A feeling of HOPELESSNESS or loneliness

WHATYOU CAN DO

1. Show you Care - Listen carefully-Be genuine. Don't judge, lecture, put down or joke.

2. Ask the Question - Be direct but caring and non-confrontational. Take all talk of suicide seriously. "Are you thinking about suicide?"

3. Get Help - Do not leave hin/her alone. Talk with a trusted adult (counselor, teacher, parent or religious leader). Call the crisis hotline 1-800-273-TALK. "You are not alone. Let me help you."