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.
Three of these warning signs (bolded on the VA SUICIDE RISK ASSESSMENT Pocket Card) carry the highest likelihood of short-term onset of suicidal behaviors and require immediate attention, evaluation, referral, or consideration of hospitalization.