风险因素是什么?

Risk factors are characteristics that make it more likely that someone will consider, 尝试, 或者自杀身亡. They can't cause or predict a suicide 尝试, but they're important to be aware of.

• 精神障碍, particularly mood disorders, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, and certain personality disorders

• Alcohol and other substance use disorders

• 绝望

• Impulsive and/or aggressive tendencies

• History of trauma or abuse

• 主要身体疾病

• Previous suicide 尝试(s)

• 自杀家族史

• 失去关系

• Easy access to lethal means

• 当地的自杀群体

• Lack of social support and sense of isolation

• Stigma associated with asking for help

• Lack of healthcare, especially mental health and substance abuse treatment

• Cultural and religious beliefs, such as the belief that suicide is a noble resolution of a personal dilemma

• Exposure to others who have died by suicide (in real life or via the media and Internet)

This information can be found through suicideepreventionlifeline.org.

What are the warning signs?

Some warning signs may help you determine if a loved one is at risk for suicide, expecially if the behavior is new, 增加了, or seems related to a painful event, 损失, 或改变. If you or someone you know exhibits any of these, seek help by calling the Suicide Prevention Lifeline, or immediately discussing with your campus 辅导员.

• 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

• Withdrawing or isolating themselves

• Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge

• 极端情绪波动

This information can be found through suicideepreventionlifeline.org.