Know the Warning Signs
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Indications that mood symptoms may be worsening
- increased drug or alcohol use
- increased anger, agitation or aggression
- changes in sleep or appetite
- changes in levels of energy and motivation
- social withdrawal or isolation
- decreased ability to concentrate
- decreased interest in activities that typically bring joy
- reckless behaviors, disregard for safety
- talking about being a burden to others
- giving possessions away
- making sudden dramatic changes to appearance
- putting affairs in order
- talking about wanting to die **
- acquiring weapons or researching suicide methods **
- talking about feeling hopeless, trapped **
- talking about having no reason to live **
-
talking about suicide **
** A person demonstrating any of these warning signs should be evaluated for potentially imminent risk for suicide.