Suicide Prevention
Stand Up for Suicide Prevention
Take the Pledge
https://preventconstructionsuicide.com/STAND_UP_for_Suicide_Prevention
Construction Industry Alliance for Suicides Prevention
https://preventconstructionsuicide.com/
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Dial 988 or Text TALK to 988
1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Watch for Suicide Warning Signs
TALK
If a person talks about:
- Killing themselves
- Feeling hopeless
- Having no reason to live
- Being a burden to others
- Feeling trapped
- Unbearable pain
BEHAVIOR
Behaviors that may signal risk, especially if related to a painful event, loss or change:
- Increased use of alcohol or drugs
- Looking for a way to end their life, such as searching online for methods
- Withdrawing from activities
- Isolating from family and friends
- Sleeping too much or too little
- Visiting or calling people to say goodbye
- Giving away prized possessions
- Aggression
- Fatigue
MOOD
People who are considering suicide often display one or more of the following moods:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Loss of interest
- Irritability
- Humiliation/shame
- Agitation/anger
- Relief/sudden improvement
Source: www.afsp.org
