How YOU can help save lives:

1. Learn the Warning Signs of Suicide

2. Know How to Help Someone at Risk

3. Learn How to Talk About Suicide

4. Encourage Others to Do the Same

Download our social media graphic here to help others learn the signs of suicide.

Warning Signs of Suicide

1. Feeling hopeless, sad, or worthless.

2. Major changes in sleep or eating habits.

3. Thinking, talking, writing, or even joking about death.

4. Significant weight change or neglecting appearance and hygiene.

5. Withdrawal from friends and family or dropping out of activities.

6. Dramatic mood changes: excessive worry or anxiety, aggression and anger or hyperactivity.

7. Giving things away or visiting people to say goodbye.

8. Substance abuse, self-harm, or risky behavior.

How to Help Someone at Risk

1. ALWAYS take signs or what someone says seriously and never keep a secret!

2. Tell a trusted adult: your parent, teacher, counselor, doctor

3. For free help 24/7, call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988

Learn How to Talk About Suicide

Language matters! In order to help remove stigma and ensure that others aren’t negatively affected by how we talk about mental health and suicide, take a few minutes to learn the proper language. Understand why you shouldn’t say “committed” suicide. And, when you hear someone else use harmful language, you can respectfully educate them. Read our blog post about language here.

Encourage Others to Do the Same

Talk to friends, family, teachers, and co-workers and encourage them to learn the warning signs of suicide and how to help someone at risk. Download our social media graphic here and share them online.