Warning Signs
Adapted from www.suicide.navy.mil
| I | Ideation | Thoughts of suicide expressed, threatened, written |
| S | SUBSTANCE USE | Increased or excessive alcohol or drug use. |
| P | PURPOSELESSNESS | Seeing no reason for living or having no sense of meaning or purpose of life. |
| A | ANXIETY | Feeling anxious, agitated, frequent nightmares, or sleep problems. |
| T | TRAPPED | Feeling trapped, like there is no way out. |
| H | HOPELESSNESS | Feeling hopeless about self, others, the future. |
| W | WITHDRAWAL | Withdrawing from family, friends, usual activities, society. |
| A | ANGER | Feeling rage or uncontrolled anger, seeking revenge for perceived wrongs. |
| R | RECKLESSNESS | Acting without regard for consequences, excessively risky behavior. |
| M | MOOD CHANGES | Experiencing dramatic changes in mood. Unstable mood. |
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