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If you scored over a 6 than you may have depression.

Suicide has become the third most common cause of death in the United States.

There was a 19% jump in suicide numbers after the tv show ‘13 Reasons Why’ was aired. The show romanticized suicide in a way, and showed people that that is an easy option that will be though good of, after all, if it was enough to make a show out of it, it must be good enough for you.

Most people miss the clues that show that someone is planning on taking their own life.

•Always talking or thinking about death

•Clinical depression -- deep sadness, loss of interest, trouble sleeping and eating -- that gets worse

•Having a "death wish," tempting fate by taking risks that could lead to death, such as driving fast or running red lights

•Losing interest in things one used to care about

•An alcohol or other substance abuse problem

•Making comments about being hopeless, helpless, or worthless

•Putting affairs in order, tying up loose ends, changing a will

•Saying things like "it would be better if I wasn't here" or "I want out"

•Sudden, unexpected switch from being very sad to being very calm or

appearing to be happy

•Talking about suicide or killing one's self (including online)

•Visiting or calling people to say goodbye