These warning signs are indicators that a person may be in acute danger and may urgently need help, even if they don’t ask for it:

Talks about wanting to die or kill oneself

Looking for a way to kill oneself

Talks about feeling hopeless or having no purpose

Talks about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain

Talks about being a burden to others

Increasing alcohol or drug use

Acts anxious, agitated or reckless

Sleeping too little or too much

Withdrawal or isolated feeling

Shows anger or talks of seeking revenge

Shows fluctuations and extreme mood swings