The Lucentra Foundation along with local partners provide assistance for individuals who wishes to speak with a live agent about Suicide Prevention. The Lucentra Corporation through its subsidiaries provide phone lines, phone numbers, auto-transfer and auto attendants for the Suicide Prevention responding teams throughout the United States.
Some of the statistics and warning signs that people might show while suffering from depression or before they attempt suicide are listed below. We educate individuals and employees to look for these warning signs and seek professional help immediately. We take suicide very seriously and provide instant care for everyone that might be struggling.
More than 30,000 people in the United States die by suicide every year. It is this country’s 11th leading cause of death, and the third leading cause of death among people ages 15-24. Suicide is not about wanting to die, but about a powerful need for pain to end. People choose suicide because they feel unable to cope with feelings of pain, hopelessness, helplessness, isolation, and uncertainties.
Studies indicate that the best way to prevent suicide is through the early recognition and treatment of depression and other psychiatric illnesses that lead to suicidal tendencies. Because people who want to die by suicide almost always suffer from isolation and loneliness, you can help them simply by reaching out, listening, and letting them know you care. Often, with time and the help of others, suicidal feelings do pass. Suicide is a permanent “solution” to what is most likely a temporary problem.
The more you know about suicide, the better you will be able to help someone struggling with these issues. Use the resources on this page to learn more about the warning signs of suicide, and what you can do to help promote suicide awareness and prevention.
According to the APA, four out of five people who attempt suicide have given clear warnings.
The strongest warning sign is verbal. Common remarks are: “I can’t go on,” “Nothing matters anymore” or even “I’m thinking of ending it all.” Take these comments seriously.
Other common warning signs include:
- Becoming depressed or withdrawn
- Behaving recklessly
- Getting affairs in order and giving away valued possessions
- Showing a marked change in behavior, attitudes or appearance
- Abusing drugs or alcohol
- Suffering a major loss or life change
You can help prevent suicide by volunteering in your community: Network for Good
The more we know about suicide and its warning signs, the more we can do to prevent it. Network for Good has an excellent list of resources for you to review. Go to Network for Good, scroll down the page and in the left column you will find the list of resources.
For more information, please visit The Lucentra Foundation website at: www.lucentra.org
Updated: January 31, 2013
By: Jihad Hakamy
Senior Legal Analyst.