Helpful Heroes Junior Civitan Suicide Awareness Video

Helpful Heroes Junior Civitan have created this suicide awarenss video to submit to Civtan International as part of an outreach campaign project and contest.

Concerned about a loved one?

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• Threatening to, or talking about wanting to, hurt or kill him/herself?

• Seeking access to firearms, available pills, or other means to kill him/herself?

• Talking or writing about death, dying, or suicide, when these actions are out of the ordinary for the person?

• Expressing feelings of hopelessness?

• Displaying rage, uncontrolled anger, or seeking revenge?

• Acting reckless or engaging in risky activities, seemingly without thinking?

• Saying he or she feels trapped, like there’s no way out?

• Increasing alcohol or drug use?

• Withdrawing from friends, family and society?

• Demonstrating anxiety, agitation, and insomnia (or sleeping all the time)?

If you or a loved one is experiencing these or other emotional crises, you can find help 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by calling the New Mexico Crisis and Access Line.