Table 1.

Twelve Suicide Warning Signs^a

1.Feeling like a burden

2.Being isolated

3.Increased anxiety

4.Feeling trapped or in unbearable pain

5.Increased substance use

6.Looking for a way to access lethal means

7.Increased anger or rage

8.Extreme mood swings

9.Expressing hopelessness

10.Sleeping too little or too much

11.Talking or posting about wanting to die

12.Making plans for suicide

^aCDC, 2019¹⁹