Verbal: Direct Statements:    " I wish I were Dead."                                     " I don't want to live anymore." Indirect Statements:  " All of my problems will end soon. "                                     " Everyone will be better off without me. "                                     " No one can help me now. "                                     " I just can't take it anymore. " * Talking or joking about suicide; describing methods or plans for committing suicide. * Expressions of helplessness and hopelessness. * Saying good-byes.

Behavioral:

- depression, sadness - lack of energy - Any changes in sleeping habits (increase  or decrease) - drop in grades by good students or sudden interests in grades by poor students - impatience and irritability - inability to concentrate (becoming bored and listless) - a previous suicide attempt or losses to suicide

- fascination with death - giving away possessions, putting affairs in order - increased risk taking (e.g. driving car recklessly) - frequent accidents (an accident can mask a suicide attempt) - becoming restless and hyperactive - isolation or withdrawal from family and friends - loss of interest in hobbies, sports, job, etc.. - lack of interest in physical appearance

Situational:

- losses - pressures - low self-esteem

- lack of help or communication - trouble with the law - drug and/or alcohol abuse

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