These signs may mean someone is at risk for suicide. Risk is greater if a behaviour is new or has increased and if it seems related to a painful event, loss, or change.
A suicidal person urgently needs to have support and see a doctor or mental health professional for assessment.
Warning Signs of Suicide
Talking about wanting to die or about wanting to kill themselves.
Looking for or planning a way to die, such as searching online.
Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live.
Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain.
Talking about being a burden to others.
Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs.
Acting anxious or agitated, behaving recklessly.
Sleeping too little or too much.
Becoming withdrawn or feeling isolated.
Talking about seeking revenge.
Displaying extreme mood swings.
Preoccupation with death.
Suddenly happier or calmer following a period of low mood.