Given the epidemic of suicides sweeping across our country on a daily basis (123/day), Paul sought the counsel of The Security Brief’s Mental Health Expert Bob VandePol for an illustration of all those behavioral signs that are exhibited prior to someone taking their lives. Please, don’t think this won’t affect your life and listen to this episode. A full description of Bob’s advice is posted here.www.viollis.com
The warning signs of suicide
D…depression
(exhibiting signs of sadness, change in sleep patterns, appetite, less energy, not enjoying life, isolation, “world better off without me”)
A…alcohol/drugs
(increase to the level of abuse)
N…negativity
(Hopeless/helpless)
G…giving things in life away
(property/people)
E…estrangement
(pulling away)
R…rage/revenge
(toward all that are to blame)
Probability of Risk:123 suicides/dayFor every suicide, 25 attempt2nd leading cause of death for ages 10-244 out of 5 teens who attempted suicide have given clear warning signs!
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255
Bob VandePol: 616-258-7548