Suicide kills many people every year. In 2013, more than 41,000 deaths by suicide were reported in the US.
Suicide has warning signs and can be prevented. Warning signs include:
- A person talking about taking his life away or how his life is useless
- Isolation from family, friends and social life
- Searching for ways to end their lives
- Other signs and symptoms of depression
If you are experiencing these signs and thoughts or you know someone who is, visit a mental health specialist NOW!
Suicide is preventable. Save your life and the lives of those around you.
(For more information: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention www.afsp.org and MIND Clinics Lebanon www.mindclinics.org)