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Helping out is as simple as asking
Engaging in honest conversations about mental health conditions and suicide may lead those in need to readily available resources.
Determining immediate risk
Some behaviors may indicate that a person is at immediate risk for suicide: • Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself. • Looking for a way to kill oneself, such as searching online or having a plan. • Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live.
Serious risk behaviors
Other behaviors that may also indicate a serious risk — especially if the behavior is new, has increased or seems related to a painful event, loss or change: • Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain. • Talking about being a burden to others. • Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs. • Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly. • Sleeping too little or too much. • Withdrawing or feeling isolated. • Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge. • Displaying extreme mood swings.
Using crisis resources
If you or someone you know is in an emergency, call 911 immediately.
If you or someone you know is in crisis or experiencing difficult or suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK or use a text option — texting the National Crisis Line at 741-741 will connect individuals to a free, trained crisis counselor.
To learn more about this topic, stop by to see the Employee Assistance Program team at 2008B N. 3rd (at Pendleton Avenue), Room B114 at Lewis Main or call 253-732-2214.
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Shelbi Buettner JBLM military spouse
Last TV show you watched:
The last TV show I watched was “New Girl.”
Last time you tried something new:
I’m trying new ciders and beers any time I can (pretty often).
Last good advice you received:
The last advice I received was fairly general but still applies to practically everything I do, haha! It was to be patient because everything will work out.
Last time you laughed:
I laugh all the time, but the last time I laughed was probably at my dogs when they were playing and running in circles and acting like goobers.
Last adventure you went on:
Our last adventure was to Penrose Point State Park where we went camping, hiking and fishing.
