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What Are The Suicide Warning Signs?

Someone who is thinking about suicide will usually give some clues to those around them that show they are troubled. Suicide prevention starts with recognising these warning signs and treating them seriously.

Words

Someone thinking about suicide might talk about the following things:

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Words

• Killing themselves
• Feeling hopeless
• Having no reason to live
• Being a burden to others
• Feeling trapped
• Unbearable pain
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Behavior

Behaviors that may signal risk, especially if related to painful event, loss or change:

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Behavior

• Withdrawing from activities
• Isolating from family and friends
• Increased use of alcohol or drugs
• Looking for a way to end their lives, such as searching online for methods
• Sleeping too much or too little
• Visiting or calling people to say goodbye
• Giving away prized possessions
• Aggression
• Fatigue
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Emotions

People considering suicide often display one or more of following moods:

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Emotions

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Loss of interest
• Irritability
• Humiliation/Shame
• Agitation/Anger
• Relief/Sudden Improvement
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We are honored to partner with Fort Payne City Schools and NAMI New Hampshire to deliver this nationally recognized training. The Connect Postvention Training equips community helpers with the tools to respond in a coordinated, compassionate, and effective way following a suicide loss. This program goes beyond traditional training by fostering collaboration, strengthening relationships among local service providers, and encouraging the sharing of resources. We are seeking representatives from community organizations, law enforcement, first responders, city officials, and healthcare to attend the 1st day of training, and leaders of these sectors to attend both days of training. 

To make the Alabama Postvention Training Program possible, we are seeking sponsorships to help cover the cost of the training, curriculum, and travel—approximately $11,500—and to support follow-up programs such as suicide prevention education for local schools during the 2026–2027 school year (estimated at $15,000). Your sponsorship will not only help fund this vital training but also demonstrate your commitment to the mental health and wellbeing of our community. Together, we can help Fort Payne heal from recent tragedies and strengthen our resilience against future ones. Postvention is prevention! Please consider joining us as a sponsor—and we also encourage you and your team to attend the training to take part in this powerful community initiative.