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Looking for Danger Signs of Suicide

by Los Angeles Unified School District Student Health and Human Services Division

Los Angeles Unified School District Student Health and Human Services Division

~ Previous suicide attempts ~ The verbalizing of suicide threats ~The giving away of prized personal possessions ~ The collection and discussion of information on suicide methods ~ The expression of hopelessness, helplessness, and anger at oneself or the world ~ Themes of death or depression evident in conversation, written expressions, reading selections, or artwork ~ Statements or suggestions that the speaker would not be missed if he or she were gone ~ The scratching or marking of the body, or other self-destructive acts ~ Recent loss of a friend or a family member (or even a pet) through death or suicide; other losses (for example, loss of a parent resulting from divorce) ~ Acute personality changes, unusual withdrawal, aggressiveness, or moodiness, or new involvement in high-risk activities. ~ Sudden dramatic decline or improvement in academic performance, chronic truancy or tardiness, or running away ~ Physical symptoms such as eating disturbances, sleeplessness or excessive sleeping, chronic headaches or stomachaches, menstrual irregularities, apathetic appearance ~ Use or increased use of substances

Note: Look for sudden changes in behavior that are significant, last for a long time, and are apparent in all or most areas of his or her life (pervasive).

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