<Tr> <Td> <Ul> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Ul> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> </Ul> <P> IS PATH WARM? is an acronym utilized as a mnemonic device . It was created by the American Association of Suicidology to help counselors and the general public "remember the warning signs of suicide ." </P> <Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> Ideation </Td> <Td> Threatening to hurt or kill self; looking for ways to die </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> Substance Abuse </Td> <Td> Increased or excessive substance use (alcohol or drugs) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> Purposelessness </Td> <Td> No reason for living; no sense of purpose in life </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> Anxiety </Td> <Td> Anxiety, agitation; unable to sleep </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> Trapped </Td> <Td> Feeling trapped - like there's no way out; resistance to help </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> Hopelessness </Td> <Td> Hopelessness about the future </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> Withdrawal </Td> <Td> Withdrawing from friends, family and society; sleeping all the time </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> Anger </Td> <Td> Rage, uncontrolled anger; seeking revenge </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> Recklessness </Td> <Td> Acting recklessly or engaging in risky activities, seemingly without thinking </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> Mood Changes </Td> <Td> Dramatic mood changes </Td> </Tr> </Table>

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