(HealthDay News) -- Many people who are contemplating suicide exhibit warning signs, the University of South Florida says.
Seek professional help for a person who exhibits these behaviors:
- Talking about suicide or death.
- Subtly mentioning wanting to end it all or for everything to be over.
- Having a detailed plan for committing suicide.
- Suddenly engaging in very dangerous or risky behaviors.
- Increased use of drugs or alcohol.
- Giving away their possessions.
- A previous suicide attempt.
- Depression, including symptoms of anger, resentment, alienation, loss of interest in once enjoyed activities, or isolation from friends and family.