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September is Suicide Awareness Month,
but this information is relevant year-round.
1 in 5 Americans struggle with mental health
Suicide Warning Signs
If a person talks about:
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killing themselves
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feeling hopeless
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having no reason to live
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being a burden to others
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feeling trapped
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unbearable pain
Behaviors that may signal risk:
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increased use of alcohol or drugs
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looking for a wat to end their lives
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withdrawing from activities
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isolating from family and friends
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sleeping too much or too little
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visiting or calling people to say goodbye
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giving away prized possessions
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aggression
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fatigue
People who are considering suicide often display one of more of the following moods:
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depression
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anxiety
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loss of interest
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irritability
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humiliation/shame
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agitation/anger
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relief/sudden improvement
Resources & Tools
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Take a screener here
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Visit the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation for additional information
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Suicide Risk Factors
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Health
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mental health condition
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physical disability or illness
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traumatic brain injury
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Environmental
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access to lethal means​
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prolonged stress
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relationship problems
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harassment or bullying
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unemployment or financial crisis
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life transitions
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loss of family member or closed friend
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exposure to another person's suicide
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Historical
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previous suicide attempts​
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family history of suicide
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childhood abuse, neglect, or trauma
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Suicide Prevention Tips​
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Talk about your experience
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Take training courses on mental health and suicide prevention
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Donate to suicide prevention research
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Sign up as a suicide prevention field advocate for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
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Helping people with basic needs – food insecurity, housing, healthcare
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Destigmatizing mental health care
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Support skill building programs
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Support family relationship programs
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Creating a culture that is inclusive to and understanding of the struggles faced by LGBTQ+, minority racial and ethnic groups, people with chronic illness, people with disabilities, veterans, and other at-risk groups
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