![]() ![]() Regarding mood, people who are having suicidal thoughts may appear sad or hopeless, but anger and irritability can also be warning signs. People who are agitated, can’t settle down and have difficulty sleeping “are the people who give me more pause because I’m concerned about their impulsivity,” she said. Changes in sleep habits and an increase in substance use are also red flags, said Rheeda Walker, a professor of psychology at the University of Houston. Marshall said, it’s just as important to notice statements about feeling hopeless or being a burden - things like, “It doesn’t matter if I’m here.”Īs for behavior, causes for concern include a sudden tendency to isolate from others and disinterest in activities that the person typically enjoys. When it comes to talk, sometimes people make explicit comments about suicide or wanting to end their lives. For each of these categories, the primary indicator that a suicide attempt might be imminent is a marked change in the person’s behavior, “things that would seem kind of unusual or uncharacteristic of the way the person typically acts,” said Doreen Marshall, the vice president for mission engagement at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Warning signs for suicide fall into three categories: talk, behavior and mood. Here are a few important indicators that experts say to look out for, and what to do if you spot them. Some are straightforward (talking about wanting to die), while others are more subtle (having trouble sleeping). There are a few warning signs that can indicate someone is at risk of attempting suicide in the near future. And while children and teens have the lowest suicide rates of any age group, suicide deaths among young people are a grave concern. For instance, men are four times more likely to die by suicide than women, but of course not all men are at risk. There are certain traits that statistically raise a person’s chances, but they are by no means a guarantee, nor do they suggest when a suicide attempt might occur. ![]() As a result, it can be difficult to predict who is in imminent danger of dying by suicide. Suicide is most often preceded by mental illness, particularly depression and substance use disorders, but even people who don’t outwardly appear to be suffering can be at risk. Over the past decade, suicide rates have risen by nearly 15 percent. New data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that, in 2021, suicide rates rose for the first time in two years, with the greatest increases among adolescents and Black and Native Americans. ![]()
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