Know the Warning Signs

Indications that mood symptoms may be worsening 

• increased drug or alcohol use
• increased anger, agitation or aggression
• changes in sleep or appetite
• changes in levels of energy and motivation
• social withdrawal or isolation
• decreased ability to concentrate
• decreased interest in activities that typically bring joy
• reckless behaviors, disregard for safety
• talking about being a burden to others
• giving possessions away
• making sudden dramatic changes to appearance
• putting affairs in order
• talking about wanting to die **
• acquiring weapons or researching suicide methods **
• talking about feeling hopeless, trapped **
• talking about having no reason to live **

• talking about suicide **

** A person demonstrating any of these warning signs should be evaluated for potentially imminent risk for suicide.