Prevention begins with understanding the warning signs to look for in someone who may be suicidal. With the HEART acronym, we hope to help you easily remember these signs.
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VITAL SIGN 1
Health
- Increasing the use of medications and/or alcohol or illicit drugs
- Talking about wanting to hurt themselves or die
VITAL SIGN 2
Emotions
- Experiencing extreme mood swings
- Feeling hopeless or having no purpose
VITAL SIGN 3
Attitude
- Being negative about professional and personal life
- Having inappropriate outbursts of anger or sadness
VITAL SIGN 4
Relationships
- Withdrawing or isolating themselves from family, friends and coworkers
- Talking about being a burden to others
VITAL SIGN 5
Temperament
- Withdrawing or isolating themselves from family, friends and coworkers
- Talking about being a burden to others
This information is intended for awareness-building and informational purposes only.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
Adapted from The Physician’s Foundation flyer: