You will recognize the signs of depression and suicide. And you will know what to do to possibly save the life of a friend. Life can be difficult even in the best of times. Frustration grows from feeling out of control. Life just doesn't always seem to fit together the way you would like.
Most people go through down times and bounce back quickly.
But, sometimes things continue to mount, problems don't go away and there seem to be no answers. When this happens, people may begin to think of suicide as a way to resolve the problems. We know that most people who consider suicide talk to at least one person about their feelings and plans before making a suicide attempt. If you are that confidante, you suddenly must decide how you respond. The information in this booklet provides some signs to recognize when a person is in trouble and some ways you can help.