Signs A young person experiencing suicide thoughts and/or behaviour may show one or many of the warning signs below, however some individuals may not display any of these warning signs. Sudden recovery from displaying the signs below is also an indication of suicide thoughts and behaviour. This may be due to the young person planning to end their life and feeling calm and at peace with their decision (283). Physical signs can include lack of interest in appearance, displaying exhaustion from disturbed sleep, change/loss of appetite or weight, and physical health complaints.
A young Black girl is looking out of the window in a school hallway, wearing her school uniform and holding her books. Other students are in the background talking.
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