Warning Signs of Suicide

Many suicides can be prevented. Over 80% of suicidal people give clues about their intentions and despair to people around them. These clues are invitations to help:

• Suicide threats or attempts
• Statements, writing, artwork revealing a desire to die
• Behavioral changes signaling depression:
• Changes in sleeping and eating patterns
• Changes in performance
• Changes in appearance
• Social withdrawal
• Increased drug/alcohol usage
• Apathy and loss of interest
• Changes in mood and desire
• Making final arrangements
• Giving away prized possessions
• Preoccupation with death

Additional Information

Suicide Prevention

Warning Signs of Suicide

Are you Depressed?

What You Can Do to Help Someone in Crisis

Youth and Suicide

Suicide Survivor's Support Group

Suicide Resources

Statistics on Suicide

Call (530) 225-5252

from Eastern Shasta County

1-800-891-5252

24 Hours a Day

7 Days a Week

Email: help@helpshasta.org

for non-emergencies only