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Warning signs of suicide

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Previous suicide attempt
Family history of suicide or attempted suicide
A psychiatric disorder, such as depression or bipolar disorder
Making statements about feeling helpless, hopeless or worthless
Showing a loss of interest in activities
Impulsive or risk-taking behavior, including drug and alcohol abuse, speeding and cutting oneself
Talking about death or a preoccupation with what happens when people die
Giving away valued possessions
Making references to being a “burden” on other people

Source: Mental Health Association in Delaware

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline,(800) 273-TALK. Although it is a national number, callers are directed to a local resource for intervention and counseling resources. In 2008, Delaware’s ContactLifeline received more than 2,500 calls through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network.

Delaware Project LIFE(Living Is for Everyone),www.getrightsideup.org or www.delteenspace.org. This program is aimed at teens in Delaware, encouraging them to find balance in their life and seek out help for themselves or someone they love.

Suicide Prevention Resource Center, www.sprc.org

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, www.afsp.org

National Alliance on Mental Illness in Delaware,
www.namide.org or 427-0787 (New Castle County), 744-9356 (Kent County), 226-3334 (Sussex County)

Mental Health Association in Delaware, www.mhainde.org, 654-6833 or (800) 287-6423

Half of Us, www.halfof us.com. This site offers tips, stories and prevention for college students facing mental health issues, including drug and alcohol abuse, eating disorders, depression and more.

Steps for Steph,
www.stepsforsteph.com. Founded by Patti Tillotson, this site offers mental health information for teens and their families.

From Surviving to Thriving,
www.suicidesurvivorslink.com. Created by Kelli Pedrick Karlton, who also runs a monthly support group for families who have lost a loved one.