September 8-14: National Suicide Prevention Week

Know the Warning Signs and What to Do to Prevent Suicide

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Are you or someone you know at risk of suicide? Here are some suicide warning signs:

• Isolating from friends and family
• Withdrawing from activities
• Extreme mood swings
• Visiting or calling friends to say goodbye
• Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live
• Talking about wanting to die or kill oneself
• Looking for a way to kill oneself, such as searching online for materials or means
• Sleeping too much or too little
• Acting recklessly; acting anxious or agitated; increased use of alcohol or drugs
• Giving away prized possessions

If you or others you know are experiencing those symptoms, seek help immediately by contacting the Andrews University Counseling & Testing Center at 269-471-3470. Services are free and confidential to Andrews University students and their spouses. You can also call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Suicide is preventable. There is hope.