Mrs. Giefer School Social Worker
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Depression/Suicide

www.annemarie.foundation.org

www.nami.org

www.erikaslighthouse.org

If someone you know is thinking about suicide…
​1.    Take it seriously.  Suicidal ideation (continual suicidal thoughts) is not typical, and it reflects a larger problem.
2.    Ask, listen, tell, if the threat is immediate stay with the person.
3.    Be a good listener but remember that having suicidal thoughts reflects a bigger underlying problem.  
4.    Warning Signs
-Change in mood: sadness, anxiety, irritability
-  Change in behavior: isolation
-  Change in sleep
- Change in appetite
- Increase in aggression or impulsiveness agitation 
-Feeling hopeless or worthless
Find help fast
  • In an emergency, call 911.
  • Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline).
  • If you are outside of the U.S., please visit the International Association for Suicide Prevention for a database of international resources.
Where to go: Hospital emergency room; urgent care center or clinic

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