Warning signs of suicide may include:
- Feelings of sadness or hopelessness
- Anxiety
- A decline in school performance
- Loss of interest in social and sports activities
- Sleeping too little or too much
- Changes in weight or appetite
- Giving away treasured possessions
- Inability to concentrate or think clearly
- Discouragement about the future
- An increase in drug or alcohol use
- Talk of “going away” or wanting to end it all
- Suddenly becoming very cheerful and happy after being depressed for a long time