1. Have you felt down, depressed, or hopeless?

2. Have you had thoughts of killing yourself?

3. Have you ever tried to kill yourself; when did this happen?

4. Have you been thinking about killing yourself?

5. Have you had some intention of acting on your thoughts?

6. Have you ever been hospitalized for a mental health or substance abuse problem?

7. Has drinking or drug abuse ever been a problem?

8. Are you willing to talk with someone about these thoughts?

If you or someone you know is in crisis or need help, PLEASE call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.

Additionally, the Crisis Text Line is available: Text HOME to 741741.

Questions were initially published as guidance for Emergency Rooms to screen patients for suicide risks. The Action Alliance is an additional suicide prevention resource.

I have been a fan of Tim Ferriss for several years. Tim wrote “Some Practical Thoughts on Suicide“ about his battle with depression and why/how his plans didn’t succeed.

Questions helped pull me out of a dark period In my life. My question was, “What will I miss?” This applied to the impact I might make and the possibilities of things I might encounter.

Please talk with someone and tell them what is going on. Your life matters; ending it is not the best way out of the circumstances. Please call the number above.