The man behind the desk is a fictional characterâa ferocious patriot exposing the limits of rigid ideology.
These signs may mean someone is at risk for suicide. Risk is greater if a behavior is new or has increased and if it seems related to a painful event, loss or change. 1  Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself. 2  Looking for a way to kill oneself, such as searching online or buying a gun.
How to Recognize the Warning Signs of Suicide. Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States, with 37,500 suicides recorded in 2010. Someone in America commits suicide, on average, every 13 minutes. Suicide, however, is preventable.