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| Adolescent Suicide: Warning Signs An Emergency May Be Coming |
| - A previous suicide attempt - When someone is talking about dying and has pills or a weapon - Low self-esteem or feeling of worthlessness - Deep hurt due to the loss of a loved one through death, divorce, or love relationship - Feeling trapped, hopeless, helpless, deeply depressed, or no sense of future - Self-injurious behaviors - e.g. driving a car recklessly, overuse of drugs or alcohol, extreme withdrawl or isolation from others - Suddenly not caring for prized possessions, giving away favorite things - Signficant change in usual behaviors - Pronounced change in eating or sleeping habits - Drop in school grades - Sudden lift in depression |
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| Myths & Facts |