Warning Signs of Suicide

There is a significant chance that someone you care about will consider suicide at some point if they have clinical depression. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services notes that although figures vary, about 2% of people who have ever had outpatient therapy for depression commit suicide. However, suicide risk does not simply come from depression. Approximately one percent of all deaths worldwide are due to suicide. Suicide risk factors might also include other psychiatric diseases such as substance use disorders, anxiety disorders, and psychosis. The majority of persons with mental health disorders do not attempt or commit suicide, although the fact that there is a significant link between mental health and suicide, and the risk is high.

In reality, 54% of people who die by suicide have no recognized mental health conditions, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to Suicide Prevention Resources, being aware of the risk factors and warning signs of suicide is the best method to prevent it.

Well, in this article we’ll be talking about Warning Signs of Suicide, whereby the answers to the following question will be discussed:

What is suicide?
What are the situations that could lead someone to consider suicide?
What are some of the most common suicide warning signs?
How Can suicide be prevented?
What should I do if someone I know is talking about suicide?

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What is suicide?

Suicide, taking your own life, is a tragic reaction to stressful life situations — and all the more tragic because suicide can be prevented. Whether you’re considering suicide or know someone who feels suicidal, learn suicide warning signs and how to reach out for immediate help and professional treatment.

You may save a life your own or someone else’s. It may seem like there’s no way to solve your problems and that suicide is the only way to end the pain. But you can take steps to stay safe and start enjoying your life again.

What are the situations that could lead someone to consider suicide?

There are at least a few common characteristics to be aware of, even though you might not be able to tell what might lead a friend or loved one to attempt suicide.

The following are some things that are known to increase a person’s risk of suicide:

Individual Factor

Has previously made an attempt at suicide.
Has a mental illness, such as schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, or depression, and mood disorders.
Has chronic pain, a terminal condition, or both.
Gives a sense of helplessness.
Has issues with money or the law.
Has impulsive or violent behavior.
Has issues with alcohol or other drug intake.
Has simple access to weapons or drugs for self-harm.

Relationship factors

Has a history of neglect, bullying, or physical, emotional, or sexual abuse.
Has relationships that have ended in breakup, divorce, or death.
Has a family history of suicide deaths.
Social loneliness and a lack of support.

Factors in the community, culture, and society

Embarrassed to seek assistance, particularly for mental health issues.
Lacks access to healthcare services, particularly treatment for drug addiction and mental illness.
Holds a cultural or belief that considering death is an honorable solution to a personal problem.
Has become aware of an increase in the local suicide rate or in the amount of media coverage of suicide deaths.

What are some of the most common suicide warning signs?

Being depressed or moody: The person has constant depression and moodiness. A major risk factor for suicide is depression.
After experiencing a period of sadness or anger:the person experiences a sudden calmness.
Withdrawing from others: The individual chooses to spend time alone and stay away from friends and social gatherings. Additionally, individuals stop finding enjoyment or interest in activities they previously liked.
The person’s attitude or behavior changes: such as speaking or moving at an unusually fast or slow speed. Changes in personality, appearance, or sleep patterns. Additionally, people suddenly stop caring as much about how they look. They sleep much more or much less than is normal for that person.
Showing risky or harmful behavior: The person engages in potentially risky activities including driving carelessly, engaging in risky sexual activity, or increasing their drug and/or alcohol intake.
Recent trauma or a crisis in life: Examples include losing a loved one or a pet, being divorced or ending a relationship, being diagnosed with a serious disease, losing your job, or facing major financial challenges.
When someone is in a deep state of despair: they may express feelings of helplessness, a lack of purpose for living, burdensomeness, being trapped, or painful emotional pain.
Making ready: The person starts to organize their personal affairs. This could entail paying visits to friends and family members, donating personal items, creating a will, and cleaning their space. The person frequently looks for ways to kill themselves or places to get guns online. Before making a suicide attempt, some people will compose a letter.
Not everyone who thinks about suicide will express their intentions: and not everyone who makes a threat of suicide will actually act on it. However, it is important to take any suicide threats seriously.

How Can Suicide be Prevented?

Find out the causes of suicide.
Watch out for the warning signs of depression and other mental health issues.
Recognize the warning signs of suicide.
Give support.
Ask the subject directly if they have ever thought about hurting themselves.

People who have access to mental health services, as well as support from loving friends and family, are less likely to act on suicidal thoughts than those who lack such knowledge.

What should I do if someone I know is talking about suicide?

Take your friend or loved one seriously if they are talking about suicide and displaying the warning for suicide but are not in immediate danger. Remove everything that could be used in a suicide attempt, if you can. Encourage them to call a crisis hotline like the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at (988) individually or as a group. Consultations are free, confidential, and available 24/7 a day, seven days a week with a qualified, professional counsellor.

Don’t leave a friend or loved one alone if they seem to be in severe pain. Keep the person as calm as you can and seek quick assistance. Take the person to an emergency room or dial 911.

A word From Student Lesson

Don’t be afraid to ask about depression or suicidal thoughts if someone you know shows suicidal signs. Take note without passing judgment. Sometimes all your friend or family member needs to hear from you is that they care and are open to sharing their feelings. Please encourage them to look for expert assistance.

Well, that is all for this article, where we talked about warning signs of Suicide, where we also discussed the following question.

What is suicide?
What are the situations that could lead someone to consider suicide?
What are some of the most common suicide warning signs?
How Can suicide be prevented?
What should I do if someone I know is talking about suicide?

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