• Threatening or talking about wanting to hurt or kill oneself
• Looking for ways to kill oneself
• Talking or writing about death, dying or suicide when these actions are out of the ordinary for that person
• Feeling hopeless
• Acting reckless or engaging in risky activities -- seemingly without thinking
• Feeling trapped--like there is no way out
• Increasing alcohol or drug use
• Withdrawing from friends, family and society
• Feeling anxious, agitated, or unable to sleep or sleeping all the time
• Experiencing dramatic mood changes
• Seeing no reason for living or having no sense of purpose in life