Suicide risk factors and warning signs
- Risk factors are things that can make a person more likely to think about, try, or die by suicide. They do not cause suicide, but it is important to know about them. Learn more on the 988 Lifeline website: Suicide Risk Factors .
- Warning signs can help you know if someone may be at risk for suicide—especially if their behavior is new, increasing, or linked to a painful event, loss, or big change. Read more on the 988 Lifeline webpage: Warning Signs of Suicide .
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call, text, or chat with 988. You can talk with someone 24 hours a day, every day.
If this is a life-threatening situation, call 911.