Who is at risk?

The people most at risk for completing suicide are those who:

• Feel hopeless, helpless, worthless, trapped or intolerably alone.
• Have a firearm in the home. Have increased their use of alcohol or are binge drinkers.
• Have attempted suicide in the past.
• Have been exposed to the suicide of another person.
• Have a history of violence.
• Have become isolated from friends, family, society and support systems.
• Are not receiving the mental health care they need.

What are the warning signs?

Some warning signs may include:

• Threatening to hurt or kill oneself, or talking about wanting to hurt or kill oneself.
• Looking for ways to kill oneself by seeking access to firearms, available pills, or other means.
• Talking or writing about death, dying, or suicide.
• Acting recklessly or engaging in risky activities—seemingly without thinking.
• Experiencing dramatic mood changes.

For more warning signs and risk factors, visit the Juneau Suicide Prevention Coalition website:
http://www.juneausuicideprevention.org/WarningSigns.htm

What can I do?

Limit access:

Lock up guns, pills and other things that can be used for harm if you are worried about someone. A study found that limiting access to means, especially to guns, can help reduce the risk of a fatal suicide attempt;  suicide attempts are often an impulsive act. Maybe a friend, neighbor or law enforcement agency could store your family’s guns for a while if someone in your home is struggling with depression. Learn more here.

Learn more about securing lethal means here.

Call Careline:

Not sure whether to worry about someone’s behavior? Not sure how to reach out? Call us, we can help. 1-877-266-4357