• Talking about wanting to die or to kill themselves
• Looking for a way to kill themselves, like searching online or buying a gun
• Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live
• Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
• Talking about being a burden to others
• Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs
• Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly
• Sleeping too little or too much
• Change in appetite
• Withdrawing or isolating themselves
• Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge
• Extreme mood swings
• Giving things away
• Feeling sad or depressed for more than 2 weeks

If you're worried a friend might be contemplating suicide, here's what you can do to help: