Pay attention to the stressors going on in the person's life and consider whether they might be placing the person at risk for suicide. [substeps] Make a mental note of whether the person has attempted suicide in the past.
[header] How to prevent a suicide [title] Pay attention to risk factors. [step] There are some life events that make a person more likely to attempt suicide. If you know what to look for, you will have a better chance at preventing it from happening.