Infographic from Teen Lifeline showing warning signs of suicide with an illustration of a person in distress sitting with their head in their hands. The header reads "Warning signs of suicide.” The content is organized into four categories describing what someone thinking of suicide may experience, prefaced by the sentence, “When someone is thinking of suicide, they may…” FEEL: Sad, empty, or hopeless for weeks. Mood swings, angry outbursts. Sudden unexpected cheer or calm. Unexplained aches. THINK: Trapped, out of control, falling apart. Can't focus, brain fog, forgetful. Creates art or writing about death. Thoughts of suicide or giving up. ACT: Big sleep, eating, or hygiene changes. Withdraws from friends or activities. Declining school performance. Gives away favorite things. SAY: Talks about death, dying, escape. "Everyone's better off without me." "I don't want to be here." Says goodbye unexpectedly. The bottom of the image states "If you're worried about a teen, call or text Teen Lifeline for help at 602-248-8336."
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Most teens give warning signs before acting on thoughts of suicide, but those signs aren't always obvious. Sometimes it's weeks of visible sadness...🧵
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