How are you?

Many people struggle with mental health issues daily. Here are some ways you can help others and/or yourself. 

Check on your friends

A simple "How are you?" can go a long way. 

Recognize warning signs

Suicide warning signs include:

• Disturbed sleep patterns
• Anxiety, agitation
• Pulling away from friends and family
• Past attempts
• Extremely self-hating thoughts
• Feeling like they don’t belong
• Hopelessness
• Rage and irritability
• Feeling trapped
• Increased use of alcohol or drugs
• Feeling that they are a burden to others
• Loss of interest in favorite activities—“nothing matters”
• Giving up on themselves
• Risk-taking behavior
• Suicidal thoughts, plans, actions
• Sudden mood changes for the better

If you find someone making plans, you need to call 911, take them to the nearest hospital, and strongly suggest to them to get a doctor and/or therapist. 

Know your Resources

The Suicide Help Line is 1-800-273-8255.

The Crisis Text Line can be reached by texting  "GO" to 741741.

Our Educational Sources:

 About Suicide | Suicide Prevention Resource Center (sprc.org) 

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