Suicide Red Flags: Signs You Should Take your Loved One to a Therapist

Is your friend at risk of suicide? Even if the person has not asked for it, he may still want your help and you could be in the position to prevent something irrevocable and tragic from happening. While there’s no foolproof guide in determining whether an individual intends to take his own life, experts over the years have learned to recognize a pattern of behavior among suicidal people. Below are four warning signs you may need to take your loved one to a therapist for suicide counseling: 1. Talks about dying or self-harm – As per government data, 70% of people who commit suicide give people a hint of their plans, if not tell them directly. So, if someone tells things like “I’d better be off dead” or “I wish I hadn’t been born” or “Perhaps, in the next life…,” take him seriously.
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