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Warning signs of suicide
Article published on Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Here are a few of the warning signs that a teenager may be considering suicide.
The national crisis line is 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433).
Bonnie McClelland of the Suncoast Yellow Ribbon Chapter can be reached at 394-8222, bonnie@suncoastyr.org or visit www.suncoastyr.org for information.
• Abrupt changes in personality
• Giving away possessions
• Previous suicide attempt
• Use of drugs and/or alcohol
• Change in eating habits
• Change in sleeping pattern
• Unwillingness to communicate
• Depression
• Unusual sadness, discouragement
• Talk of wanting to die
• Running away from home or truancy from school
• Chronic pain
• Rebelliousness, reckless behavior
• Neglect of academic work
• Neglect of personal appearance
• Family disruptions such as divorce, losing a loved one
Article published on Wednesday, July 12, 2006
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