• Stress
  
• Loss of a parent or loved one
  
• Break-up of a romantic relationship
  
• Attention, conduct, or learning disorders
  
• Chronic illnesses
  
• Abuse or neglect

Signs that a person is depressed or thinking of suicide include:

• Sad or irritable mood
  
• Loss of interest in activities that were once enjoyable
  
• Large changes in appetite or weight
  
• Difficulty sleeping, or oversleeping
  
• Slow or agitated movement
  
• Loss of energy
  
• Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
  
• Difficulty concentrating
  
• Frequent thoughts of death or suicide
  
• Talking about “going away”
  
• Referring to things they “won’t be needing,” and giving away possessions
  
• Pulling away from friends or family
  
• Engaging in self-destructive behavior (drinking alcohol, taking drugs, or cutting, for example)