suicide family members working age adults Related: Steps businesses can take to prevent workplace suicide emotional well-being EAP here |

Creating a framework of support

  • Extreme mood swings, reckless behavior, or new patterns of behavior (i.e., irritability in an otherwise cheerful person, lethargy in an otherwise energetic person)
  • Increased alcohol or drug use
  • Veiled threats, references to not being able to continue, or even a mention of the end of life in a seemingly casual way
  • Preparatory behavior such as getting wills and/or finances in order.

Anna Mittag is vice president of LifeSpeak; she can be reached at [email protected].

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