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PTSD and Suicide Thoughts

… post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) , your symptoms can be overwhelming. You may be … with PTSD have thoughts about suicide. PTSD symptoms, such as having stressful memories of … post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) , your symptoms can be overwhelming. You may be …

Disease and Injury Prevention

Learning Center Learn about disease and injury prevention Knowing how to take care of yourself is the key to living longer and better. Our Learning Center has hundreds of topics to answer your …

Getting Help During a Mental Health Crisis

… Overview When you live with a mental health condition, there may be times when you … your emotional balance. That can put your health or even your life at risk. It may be … count on in a crisis. Your doctor or mental health professional. Assess your situation. …

Teens Helping a Friend Who's Talking About Suicide

Overview It may be scary or upsetting to hear a friend talk about wanting to die. But it gives you a chance to help. Talking to your friend about suicide doesn't make it more likely to happen. …

Making a Suicide Safety Plan

… about suicide, self-harm, a mental health crisis, a substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional … local emergency rooms, and local crisis hotlines. Think through ways to keep yourself …

Warning Signs of Suicide

… a serious physical illness, such as cancer or heart disease, or a new physical disability. … a serious physical illness, such as cancer or heart disease, or a new physical disability. …

Talking About Suicide to Someone You're Worried About

Overview Talking about suicide is very important if you're worried about someone. You may be afraid that discussing suicide will make it more likely to happen. But in fact, talking about it can …

Warning Signs of Suicide in Children and Teens

Overview Warning signs of suicide in children and teens include: Talking about suicide or wanting to die or disappear. Talking, writing, or drawing about death. Giving away belongings. Withdrawing …

Depression and Suicide

… that the person enjoyed in the past. Sleeping or eating more or less than usual. … grumpy, anxious, or depressed. Eating or sleeping less or more than usual. Doing risky … that the person enjoyed in the past. Sleeping or eating more or less than usual. …

Suicide Threats What to Do

… saving these numbers in your phone. Other things you can do Consider your own safety. If … saving these numbers in your phone. Other things you can do Consider your own safety. If …