If you or anyone you know is experiencing these symptoms, go to a counselor or other professional for help.
- Talking about wanting to die
- This includes discussing self-harm or hurting themselves.
- Issues of depression
- They are diagnosed with depression and are struggling to keep it under control.
- Loss of interest in activities and sports
- They blow off practices or seem not to care. This is especially concerning if they used to be really involved.
- Talking about feeling alone or overwhelmed
- An extreme change in behavior
- They become more rebellious and don't care about getting in trouble. Again, this is especially concerning if they were rule-abiding before.
- Social withdrawal
- Not to be confused with introversion. They show little interest in spending time with others
- Writing or posting on social media about saying goodbye
- This is a major red flag. Authorities and/or their parents should be contacted immediately so they can receive help right away
- Giving away valued possessions
- They may be doing this to get a sense of closure. This is also a red flag.
- Not tending to physical appearance/ not tending to personal hygiene
- They feel like they shouldn't take care of themselves because they "aren't worth it."
