{"id":771,"date":"2026-07-30T09:56:26","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T14:56:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluekcstg.wpengine.com\/resource-center\/?p=23"},"modified":"2026-07-30T11:01:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T16:01:04","slug":"suicide-awareness-prevention-know-the-warning-signs-and-where-to-get-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blueprint\/healthier-living\/suicide-awareness-prevention-know-the-warning-signs-and-where-to-get-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Suicide awareness and prevention \u2013 Know the warning signs and where to get help"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suicide is a growing public health concern, touching lives at home, in the workplace, and in our communities. On average, one person dies every 11 minutes<sup>1<\/sup> by suicide. As tragic and complex as suicide is, it\u2019s important to know that it\u2019s often preventable. The more we know about this leading cause of death, the more we can help someone who may be at risk.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Suicide warning signs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Talk<\/strong>. If a person talks about:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Killing themselves&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feeling hopeless&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Having no reason to live&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Being a burden to others&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feeling trapped&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unbearable pain&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Behavior.<\/strong>&nbsp;Behaviors that may signal risk, especially if related to a painful event, loss, or change:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increased use of alcohol or drugs&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Looking for a way to end their life, such as searching online for methods&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Withdrawing from activities&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Isolating from family and friends&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleeping too much or too little&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visiting or calling people to say goodbye&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Giving away prized possessions&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aggression&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fatigue&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mood.<\/strong>&nbsp;People who are considering suicide often display one or more of the following moods:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Depression&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anxiety&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loss of interest&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Irritability&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Humiliation\/Shame&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agitation\/Anger&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relief\/Sudden Improvement&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where to get immediate help<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/988lifeline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>988 Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Anyone can call, text, or chat <strong>988 <\/strong>to connect 24\/7 to a trained counselor who will listen, understand, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.<br><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/well-being\/behavioral-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blue KC Mindful Advocate at 833-302-MIND (6463)<\/a><\/strong> \u2013\u202fBlue KC members have 24\/7 access to licensed behavioral health clinicians who can help with in-the-moment support and connect you to the right care and services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a0<strong>Additional resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blueprint\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/FINAL_SuicidePrevention_flyer_2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>We Need to Talk About Suicide<\/strong><\/a> flyer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/well-being\/behavioral-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blue KC Behavioral Health<\/a><\/strong> page<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p 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