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Peaceful Recognitions
Suicide
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Risk Factors
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Mental disorders, particularly mood disorders, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, and certain personality disorders
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Alcohol and other substance use disorders
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Hopelessness
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Impulsive and/or aggressive tendencies
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History of trauma or abuse
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Major physical illnesses
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Previous suicide attempt(s)
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Family history of suicide
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Job or financial loss
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Loss of relationship(s)
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Easy access to lethal means
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Local clusters of suicide
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Lack of social support and sense of isolation
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Stigma associated with asking for help
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Lack of healthcare, especially mental health and substance abuse treatment
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Cultural and religious beliefs, such as the belief that suicide is a noble resolution of a personal dilemma
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Exposure to others who have died by suicide (in real life or via the media and Internet)
If you are planning to kill yourself - STOP - call 911 immediately for your safety. You should also tell someone so they can keep you safe till help arrives.
Warning Signs
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Talking about wanting to die or to kill themselves
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Looking for a way to kill themselves, like searching online or buying a gun
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Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live
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Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
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Talking about being a burden to others
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Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs
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Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly
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Sleeping too little or too much
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Withdrawing or isolating themselves
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Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge
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Extreme mood swings
Call the Lifeline Anytime 24/7
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
or
Contact the Lifeline Chat
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Protective Factors
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Goals
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Friends
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Family
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Pets
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Effective care and treatment
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Effective coping with stress
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Someone to talk with
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Role models
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Social connectedness
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Reduce access to means
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Increased help seeking
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Life skills
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Resilience
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Spirituality
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