Help Yourself When You’re Feeling Suicidal

The following are some ways to help you cope with suicidal feelings: Tell your therapist, a friend, a family member, or someone else who can help. Distance yourself from any means of suicide. If you are thinking of taking an overdose, give your medicines to someone who can give them to you one day at a time. Remove any dangerous objects or weapons from your home...

Suicide in the U.S.: Statistics and Prevention

Suicide is a major, preventable public health problem. In 2006, it was the eleventh leading cause of death in the U.S., accounting for 33,300 deaths. The overall rate was 10.9 suicide deaths per 100,000 people. An estimated 12 to 25 attempted suicides occur per every suicide death. Suicidal behavior is complex. Some risk factors vary with age, gender, or ethnic group and may occur in combination or change over time.

Symptoms and Danger Signs

Warning Signs of Suicide - Ideation (thinking, talking or wishing about suicide), Substance use or abuse (increased use or change in substance), Purposelessness (no sense of purpose or belonging), Anger, Trapped (feeling like there is no way out)...