• Inability to concentrate or think rationally
  
  
• Changes in physical habits and appearance
  
  
• Changes in personality, friends, or behaviors (this can include withdrawing from relationships, increased absenteeism at school, and loss of interest in activities previously enjoyed.)
  
  
• Direct threats or statements such as, “I want to die”, or “I am going to kill myself”, or “Nobody will miss me anyway” 
  
  
• Always talking or thinking about death
  
  
• Losing interest in activities
  
  
• Loss in maintaining friendships
  
  
• Making comments about being hopeless, helpless, or worthless
  
  
• Talking about suicide 
  
  
• Trouble sleeping and eating

If Your Child Demonstrates Any of These Warning Signs

• Talk with your child about your concerns.
  
  
• Ask your child if they are having thoughts of hurting or killing themselves.
  
  
• Utilize school and community resources including school psychologist, social worker, school principal or a mental health professional.
  
  
• Take immediate action if needed and call 911
  
  
• Remain with your child. Access a psychiatric evaluation or assessment through the nearest emergency room. 
  
  
• Listen to your child’s friends and ask questions about your child’s recent behavior, thoughts and feelings.