WARNING SIGNS:

• Appearing depressed or sad most of the time. (Untreated depression is the number one cause for suicide.)• Talking or writing about death or suicide.• Withdrawing from family and friends.• Feeling hopeless.• Feeling helpless.• Feeling strong anger or rage.• Feeling trapped like there is no way out of a situation.• Experiencing dramatic mood changes.• Abusing drugs or alcohol.• Exhibiting a change in personality.• Acting impulsively.• Losing interest in most activities.• Experiencing a change in sleeping habits.• Experiencing a change in eating habits.• Losing interest in most activities.• Performing poorly at work or in school.• Giving away prized possessions.• Writing a will.• Feeling excessive guilt or shame.• Acting recklessly.GET HELP:• 800-SUICIDE (800-784-2433) or 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255).• Text Telephone: 800-799-4TTY (800-799-4889).• Military Veterans Suicide Hotline: 800-273-TALK (Press 1).• LGBT Youth Suicide Hotline: 866-4-U-TREVOR• HALOS, Hope After a Loved One's Suicide, is asupport group for those who have lost a loved one. It meets from 7-8:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at Trinity Episcopal Church in Pottsville.For more information, call 570-621-2891.