How to support someone in a crisis:

Know the Warning Signs

• Looking sad or down
• Spacy, forgetful, easily distracted
• Overly apologetic
• Extreme mood changes
• Not as socially engaged
• Appearing overtired
• Short, snappy, quicker to lash out
• Decreased ability to cope with stress
• Talking about drinking/substances
• Suicidal thoughts: I don’t want to be here anymore, I can’t take this, You’d be better off without me, What’s the point of trying