Warning Signs of Suicide

Common Signs

• Threats or talk of suicide 
• Buying a gun or other weapon 
• Statements such as "Soon, I won't be a problem." or "Nothing matters." 
• Giving away personal items, making a will, planning their funeral 
• Suddenly being happy or calm after being depressed 

What to Do

• If you think a person could be suicidal, ask: "Have you thought about suicide?" If they say "yes," they may already have a plan in place. Find out as much as you can. The more detailed the plan and the easier it is to carry out, the more danger the person is in right now.  
• Get Help! 
• Don't handle this alone. You can help the most by getting the person to a trained professional. Why? Suicidal thinking may be a sign of depression, a serious but treatable illness. Once treated, suicidal thinking often goes away. 
• Don't leave the person alone. 

Call or text the 988 Lifeline at 988 for emotional support.

In an Emergency, call 911 or go to the ER.