
National Coalition For Men Carolinas (NCFMC)
We are the Carolinas chapter of the National Coalition For Men (NCFM), a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit organization. Founded in 1977, NCFM is the oldest men's human rights organization in America. NCFM Carolinas is dedicated to ensuring fair and equitable treatment of males. Our mission is to end harmful discrimination of men and boys by educating people on how to become change agents for a better world.
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RISK FACTORS & WARNING SIGNS - Source: Suicide Prevention Resource Center
Risk factors are characteristics of a person or his or her environment that increase the likelihood that he or she will die by suicide (i.e., suicide risk).
Major risk factors for suicide include:
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Prior suicide attempt(s)
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Misuse and abuse of alcohol or other drugs
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Mental disorders, particularly depression and other mood disorders
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Access to lethal means
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Knowing someone who died by suicide, particularly a family member
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Social isolation
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Chronic disease and disability
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Lack of access to behavioral health care
Warning signs should be viewed in the context of either immediate risk or serious risk.
Immediate Risk
Some behaviors may indicate that a person is at immediate risk for suicide.
The following three should prompt you to immediately call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or a mental health professional:
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Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself
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Looking for a way to kill oneself, such as searching online or obtaining a gun
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Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live
Serious Risk
Other behaviors may also indicate a serious risk—especially if the
behavior is new; has increased; and/or seems related to a painful event,
loss, or change.
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Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
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Talking about being a burden to others
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Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs
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Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly
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Sleeping too little or too much
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Withdrawing or feeling isolated
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Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge
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Displaying extreme mood swings

