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If you are feeling suicidal or if you are concerned about someone, there is help available right now.
What to do, where to go.
Only a mental health professional can diagnose someone with a mental illness. If you or someone you know is going through difficulties with mental health, it’s important to speak up. Talk to a trusted friend, family member or professional. This is the first step to recovery.
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The California Peer-Run Warm Line is a non-emergency resource for anyone seeking emotional support. Call 1-855-845-7415.
If you are feeling suicidal or if you are concerned about someone, there is help available right now. A trained counselor is ready to talk and provide help. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255 or for Español call (888) 628-9454. This a free 24-hour hotline that has TTY capability via one of its national call centers, which can be accessed by calling (800) 799-4TTY (4889).
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Warning signs of mental illness.
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Confused thinking
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Prolonged depression (sadness or irritability)
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Feelings of extreme highs and lows
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Excessive fears, worries and anxieties
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Social withdrawal
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Dramatic changes in eating or sleeping habits
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Strong feelings of anger
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Delusions or hallucinations
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Growing inability to cope with daily problems and activities
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Suicidal thoughts
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Denial of obvious problems
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Numerous unexplained physical ailments
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Substance abuse
The situation is an emergency and immediate action is needed if any of these signs are present:
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In the act of hurting or killing him or herself, has a weapon or other lethal means
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Threatening to hurt or kill him or herself
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Looking for ways to hurt or kill him or herself, talking about a plan to do so
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Talking about death or suicide and is acting anxious or agitated
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Talking about death or suicide and is intoxicated or “high” on drugs
If you see emergency signs:
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Call 9-1-1 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255
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Don’t leave the person alone
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Remove all lethal means (weapons, medications, etc.) from the vicinity
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Take the person to a nearby Emergency Room or walk-in psychiatric crisis clinic
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Do not put yourself in danger; if you are concerned about your own safety, call 9-1-1
If you answer NO to ALL of the above:
Don’t be afraid to reach out to the person you care about and create a safe space for them to talk about what they’re going through. Need help figuring out what to say? Visit the Suicide Is Preventable website.