Suicidal Risk Factors

Main risk factors include: 

• Mental health or substance use disorder or family history of such 
• Medical conditions 
• Prior attempts 
• Chronic pain 
• Violence in the home 
• Access to weapons or other means 
• Recent release from incarceration 
• Exposure to other suicidal behavior 

These risk factors can also appear in those who do not attempt to harm themselves.  

Suicidal thoughts or actions are not to be ignored. 

If you see these risk factors in yourself or someone else: 

• Contact a Mental Health professional through Acentra Health – support available 24/7   
• Call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline:  800-273-8255 
• Go to the nearest Emergency Room 

Don’t leave the person alone. Don’t keep it a secret! 

Source:

National Institute of Mental Health - https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention/index.shtml 

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