Washburn Rural Sources of Strength

ALT The behaviors listed below may be some of the signs that someone is thinking about suicide. Talking about: Wanting to die Great guilt or shame Being a burden to others Feeling: Empty, hopeless, trapped, or having no reason to live Extremely sad, more anxious, agitated, or full of rage Unbearable emotional or physical pain Changing behavior, such as: Making a plan or researching ways to die Withdrawing from friends, saying good bye, giving away important items, or making a will Taking dangerous risks such as driving extremely fast Displaying extreme mood swings Eating or sleeping more or less Using drugs or alcohol more often If these warning signs apply to you or someone you know, get help as soon as possible, particularly if the behavior is new or has increased recently. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK Crisis Text Line Text “HELLO” to 741741 www.nimh.nih.gov/suicideprevention