Suicide Signs and Prevention
How to See and Prevent Suicide
Signs
Signs and Symptoms of Depression
Depression often leads to the thoughts/attempts to suicide. For some its hard to tell whether or not it is flowing through their mind. Here are some ways to tell.
- Loss of interest in activities one used to enjoy
- Decline in school performance, skipping class, or dropping out of activities
- Isolation
- Fatigue or lack of energy
5 Warning Signs
- Frequent thoughts of Death
- Statements such as "No one cares" of "I wish I were Dead"
- Insomnia
- Risk-taking behavior
- Planning a suicide attempt or a previous attempt
Help
How to Help
Sometimes the hotlines aren't enough, and they are trying to depend on you. Heres some ways to help.
- Encourage them to get help
- Provide assistance in what they need, make them feel like someone is there.
- Encourage Activity, persist but be gentle.
- But have realistic expectations of them. Depression is serious and not easy to pull out of.
Resources for Help
Some people just need somebody else to talk to, and that could be the difference between life and death for them. Please, for help, look at these links.
Or call 800-843-5200
It Gets Better (Suicide Prevention)
Charities
If you wish to help for research towards Depression, go to