Psychiatry
Warning Signs - Suicide
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Suicide- A mental health concern that sometimes accompanies the difficulty in coping with mood or psychotic disorders.
If you or someone you know are experiencing these symptoms or warning signs seek medical attention:
| • | Talking about killing oneself |
| • | Talking and thinking about death |
| • | Feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness |
| • | Putting affairs in order even changing a will |
| • | Feelings of extreme sadness, trouble sleeping and eating |
| • | sudden change from extreme sadness to a calm and happy demeanour |
| • | Losing interest in things one used to care about |
| • | Visiting or calling people to say goodbye |
Source: Mayo Clinic.com |