Csadd suicide warning signs
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This document lists warning signs that someone may be at risk of suicide. It presents the acronym "PATH WARM" to help remember the signs: ideation, substance use, purposelessness, anxiety, feeling trapped, hopelessness, withdrawal, anger, recklessness, and mood changes. The document encourages getting facts about suicide warning signs and taking appropriate action if signs are observed in oneself or others.
Csadd suicide warning signs
- 1. Warning Signs <br />Are you or someone you know at risk of suicide? Get the facts and take appropriate action. 304800100330Suicide Warning SignsIIDEATIONThoughts of suicide expressed, threatened, writtenSSUBSTANCE USEIncreased or excessive alcohol or drug use.PPURPOSELESSNESSSeeing no reason for living or having no sense of meaning or purpose of life.AANXIETYFeeling anxious, agitated, frequent nightmares, or unable to sleep (or sleeping all the time).TTRAPPEDFeeling trapped, like there is no way out.HHOPELESSNESSFeeling hopeless about self, others, the future.WWITHDRAWALWithdrawing from family, friends, usual activities, society.AANGERFeeling rage or uncontrolled anger, seeking revenge for perceived wrongs.RRECKLESSNESSActing without regard for consequences, excessively risky behavior.MMOOD CHANGESExperiencing dramatic changes in mood. Unstable mood.Remember is PATH WARM?From the American Association of Suicidology<br />