THESE ARE SOME OF THE WARNING SIGNS OF IMPENDING SUICIDE
1. The person talks about not wanting to live. The majority of people give hints and warnings before they die by suicide,
such as saying, “What’s the point.” “Everyone would be better off if I weren't here.”
2. Increased substance abuse. Substance abuse and suicide are unfortunately closely linked. Substance abuse gives people
the courage and impulsive behavior to die by suicide.
3. New onset insomnia. When people are up at night, pacing, upset, anxious, it’s a terrible feeling and can make suicide more
appealing.
4. Increased anxiety. If the person you care about is telling you they are more anxious, take it seriously. It’s a horrible feeling
and increases the chance of dying by suicide.
5. Increased agitation and anger. Prior to suicide, some people become more hostile and short tempered.
If you or a loved one has any of these signs ... CALL FOR HELP!
such as saying, “What’s the point.” “Everyone would be better off if I weren't here.”
2. Increased substance abuse. Substance abuse and suicide are unfortunately closely linked. Substance abuse gives people
the courage and impulsive behavior to die by suicide.
3. New onset insomnia. When people are up at night, pacing, upset, anxious, it’s a terrible feeling and can make suicide more
appealing.
4. Increased anxiety. If the person you care about is telling you they are more anxious, take it seriously. It’s a horrible feeling
and increases the chance of dying by suicide.
5. Increased agitation and anger. Prior to suicide, some people become more hostile and short tempered.
If you or a loved one has any of these signs ... CALL FOR HELP!
Call 911 or try one of these national hotlines
(800)-273-8255 ..... National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800) 442-4673 .....1-800-442-HOPE
(877) 838-2838 .....1-877-Vet2Vet Veterans peer support line
(800) 784-2432 .....1-800-SUICIDA Spanish speaking suicide hotline
(877) 968-8454 .....1-877-YOUTHLINE teen to teen peer counseling hotline
(800) 472-3457 .....1-800-GRADHLP Grad student hotline
(800) 773-6667 .....1-800-PPD-MOMS Post partum depression hotline
(800)-273-8255 ..... National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800) 442-4673 .....1-800-442-HOPE
(877) 838-2838 .....1-877-Vet2Vet Veterans peer support line
(800) 784-2432 .....1-800-SUICIDA Spanish speaking suicide hotline
(877) 968-8454 .....1-877-YOUTHLINE teen to teen peer counseling hotline
(800) 472-3457 .....1-800-GRADHLP Grad student hotline
(800) 773-6667 .....1-800-PPD-MOMS Post partum depression hotline
Are you in the UK or ROI? If so try one of these hotlines:
Samaritans…..08457 90 90 90
Samaritans…..ROI 116 123
SANE…..0845 767 8000
Mind…..0300 123 3393
Mind Text…..86463
NHS 111…..111
Samaritans…..08457 90 90 90
Samaritans…..ROI 116 123
SANE…..0845 767 8000
Mind…..0300 123 3393
Mind Text…..86463
NHS 111…..111
In New Mexico
1-855-662-7474
1-866-435-7166
1-855-662-7474
1-866-435-7166
