If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, Saber Psychiatry can help. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), each year, more than 34,000 people end their lives. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death among adults in the United States and the third leading cause of death among adolescents.
Suicidal thoughts or behaviors should be considered a psychiatric emergency, and immediate professional intervention is crucial. Knowing the warning signs of suicide is the first step toward protecting your loved ones.
NAMI offers these warning signs:
- Threats or comments about killing themselves, also known as suicidal ideation, can begin with seemingly harmless thoughts like “I wish I wasn’t here” but can become more overt and dangerous
- Increased alcohol and drug use
- Aggressive behavior. A person who is feeling suicidal may experience higher levels of aggression and rage than they are used to.
- Social withdrawal from friends, family, and the community
- Dramatic mood swings indicate that your loved one is not feeling stable and may feel suicidal
- Preoccupation with talking, writing or thinking about death
- Impulsive or reckless behavior
Call Us Today!
Research has found that about 90 percent of individuals who die by suicide experience mental illness, and their mental health condition is often undiagnosed or untreated. Saber Psychiatry specializes in evaluating and treating children and adult psychiatric disorders, including suicide. We are currently accepting new patients ages 2 to 65. Call 615.678.7839 to schedule an appointment.