Warning Signs
There are often signs that someone may be thinking about or planning a suicide attempt. Here are some of them:

• Talking about suicide or death in general
• Talking about "going away"
• Referring to things they "won’t be needing," and giving away possessions
• Talking about feeling hopeless or feeling guilty
• Pulling away from friends or family and losing the desire to go out
• Having no desire to take part in favorite things or activities
• Having trouble concentrating or thinking clearly
• Experiencing changes in eating or sleeping habits
• Engaging in self-destructive behavior (drinking alcohol, taking drugs, or cutting, for example)