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Talking about suicide or wanting to die

• “I want out.”
• “Everyone would be better off without me.” 
• “There is no reason to live.”

Talking about feeling alone, hopeless, isolated, useless, or a burden to others

• “I don’t want to get out of bed…ever.”
• “Leave me alone.”

Showing irritability and hostility that is out of character

Impulsive behaviors

• Driving recklessly
• Increase in substance use
• Taking other risks

Withdrawal from or change in everyday activities

• Not going to class, drop in grades, missed assignments
• Change in appetite and sleep
• Low energy, concentration, or motivation
• Neglect of health and self-care

Intense and urgent emotional despair or intense guilt or shame

• “I can’t take this pain anymore.”
• “There is no way out.” 
• “I’m a failure.”

Showing rage or seeking revenge

• “I’ll show you all. You’ll be sorry.”

Saying goodbyes, giving away personal possessions

Glorifying death or making death seem heroic

Posting distressing messages, emoticons, or content on social media

Asking where/how to get potentially lethal means such as access to pills or weapons

* Adapted from the “Help a Friend in Need” publication- The JED Foundation, Facebook, and Clinton Foundation