Previous suicide attempts
Prior history of sexual, physical, verbal and/or abuse that
is emotional
Written or verbalized threats
Knowledge of methods of suicide
Feelings of hopelessness/helplessness
Words of anger at self or others
Themes of death and depression in verbal, written, or form
that is artistic
Giving possessions that are away important
Talk of not being missed if gone
Self-abusive behaviors (cutting, taking pills, excessive
piercing, etc.)
Recent loss by death or separation (parent or other one that
is loved pet)
Personality changes (Withdrawal, aggressiveness, moodiness)
High Risk behaviors (promiscuity, drugs, alcohol, reckless
driving)
Change in academic performance/ skipping school
Running away
Physical symptoms ( headaches, stomach aches, sleeping and
eating disorders)
Ignoring appearance that is personal not bathing, combing
hair, etc.)
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prevention from Newport News Virginia. She’s a Change Agent, a Transformational
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