Two months after breaking up with her long-time boyfriend, 16-year-old Mary is still quite despondent. You wonder if she might be thinking about suicide. In four short paragraphs, describe four different warning signs you might look for in Mary's behavior

What will be an ideal response?


Possible warning signs of suicide include the following (the response should address at least four of them):
­ Sudden withdrawal from social relationships
­ Disregard for personal appearance
­ A dramatic personality change
­ A sudden elevation in mood
­ A preoccupation with death and morbid themes
­ Overt or veiled threats (e.g., "I won't be around much longer")
­ Actions that indicate "putting one's affairs in order" (e.g., giving away prized possessions)
­ Substance abuse
­ Preference for certain kinds of music (e.g., heavy metal rock music with morbid themes)
­ Efforts to obtain suicidal means (e.g., medications, ropes, or guns)

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