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Conditions associated with the increased risk of suicide
Death or illness of a loved one.
Divorce, separation, broken relationship.
Loss of a job, home, status, personal security.
Alcohol or drug abuse.
Depression.
Emotional or behavioral changes associated with suicide
Overwhelming pain that threatens to exceed the person's coping skills.
Hopelessness
Powerlessness
Sad, withdrawn, tired, apathetic, anxious, irritable or angry.
Declining performance in school or work.
Declining interest in sex, friends or fun.
Change in sleeping and eating patterns.
Neglect of personal welfare and deteriorating physical appearance.
Social isolation or association with a group with different moral standards.
Worthlessness, shame, guilt, self-hatred, fear of losing control or of harming oneself or others.
Difficult times: holidays, anniversaries, diagnosis of a major illness, during disciplinary proceedings.
Suicidal Behavior
Previous suicide attempts or "mini attempts".
Statements of suicidal feelings or ideation.
Development of a suicidal plan, acquiring the means, rehearsal behavior, setting a time and place for the attempt.
Self inflicted injuries such as cutting or burning.
Reckless behavior such as dangerous driving or binge drinking.
Making out a will or giving away favorite items.
Saying goodbye.
Ambiguous verbal behavior such as "I am going away"; "You don't have to worry about me anymore."; “I want to go to sleep and never wake up."; "Is suicide a sin?"; "I just can't go on." ; “Life is not worth living." ;"Voices are telling me to do bad things”