Suicide Prevention 15 ● experience changes in sleeping patterns ● experience significant changes in routine ● have a decreased appetite ● making peace with friends and/or family ● give away personal items ● feelings of hopelessness or helplessness What are the risk factors? Risk factors can be broken down into different areas of our lives. Individual risks factors include: ● Previous suicide attempt ● Mental illness, such as depression ● Social isolation ● Criminal problems ● Financial problems ● Impulsive or aggressive tendencies ● Job problems or loss ● Legal problems ● Serious illness ● Substance use disorder Relationship risk factors include: ● Adverse childhood experiences such as child abuse and neglect ● Bullying ● Family history of suicide ● Relationship problems such as a break-up, violence, or loss ● Sexual violence continued SUICIDE PREVENTION cont’d
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