Warning Signs & Risk Factors of Suicide
Warning signs are important, but it is very important to include the Risk Factors.   
Coupling the two, warning signs and risk factors give a clearer picture of the
"stacking" in a person's life and the increased risk of suicide
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WARNING SIGNS

• Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself
• Looking for a way to kill oneself, such as searchin online or buying a gun
• Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live
• Talking about feeling ttrapped or in unbearable pain
• Talking about being a burden to others
• Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs
• Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly
• Sleeping too little or too much
• Withdrawing or feeling isolated
• Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge
• Displaying extreme mood swings
• Giving away possessions

RISK FACTORS

• Previous Suicide Attempt
• Problems with school or the law
  
• Breakup of a romance
  
• Unexpected pregnancy
  
• A stressful family life. (having parents
  who are depressed or are substance
  abusers, or a family history of suicide
  
• Loss of security...fear of authority, peers,
  group or gang members
  
• Stress due to new situations; college
  or relocating to a new community
  
• Failing in school or failing to pass
  an important test
  
• A serious illness or injury to oneself
  
• Seriously injuring another person or
  causing another person's death
  (example: automobile accident)
  
• Major loss...of a loved one,
  a home, divorce in the family,
  a trauma, a relationship