If you or someone you know has attempted suicide and needs immediate medical attention, or a suicide attempt is likely based on one or more of the critical behaviors below, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
- Talking about wanting to die or to kill themselves.
- Seeking ways to kill themselves (online searches or buying a gun)
- Talking about feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, or having no reason to live.
- Talking about feeling trapped or being in unbearable pain.
- Talking about being a burden to others.
- Increasing use of alcohol or drugs.
- Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly.
- Sleeping too much or too little.
- Withdrawing or isolating themselves.
- Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge.
- Displaying extreme mood swings.
[Source: Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1.800.273.TALK (8255)]
Signs that you or a loved one may need to seek psychiatric services:
- Feelings of hopelessness or helplessness
- Anxiety that is impacting your daily functioning
- Trouble focusing or concentrating
- Withdrawn from family, friends and loved ones
- Noticeable change in eating, sleeping or hygiene habits
- Anger control issues
- Hallucinations or delusions
- Changes in work or school performance