September is National Suicide Prevention Month
KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS:
- FEELING LIKE A BURDEN
- BEING ISOLATED
- INCREASED ANXIETY
- FEELING TRAPPED OR IN UNBEARABLE PAIN
- INCREASED SUBSTANCE USE
- LOOKING FOR A WAY TO ACCESS LETHAL WEAPONS
- INCREASED ANGER OR RAGE
- EXPRESSING HOPELESSNESS
- SLEEPING TOO LITTLE OR TOO MUCH
- TALKING OR POSTING ABOUT WANTING TO DIE
- MAKING PLANS FOR SUICIDE
5 STEPS TO HELP SOMEONE AT RISK
- ASK.
- KEEP THEM SAFE.
- BE THERE
- HELP THEM CONNECT.
- FOLLOW UP.