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Our mission is to promote the advancement, communication, and application of psychological science and knowledge to benefit society and improve lives. We do this by:
- Utilizing psychology to make a positive impact on critical societal issues.
- Elevating the public’s understanding of, regard for, and use of psychology.
- Preparing the discipline and profession of psychology for the future.
- Strengthening APA’s standing as an authoritative voice for psychology.
APA affiliate and associate members include psychology students, teachers of psychology and other mental health professionals. They also include psychologists who live outside of the United States and Canada.
Together, they create a rich and diverse membership poised to communicate the unique benefits psychology provides to health and wellness; advocate for the discipline to become more fully incorporated into health research and delivery systems; position psychology as the science of behavior; and increase public awareness of the benefits psychology brings to daily living.
Risk Factors for Suicide
Talking About Dying
Any mention of dying, disappearing, jumping, shooting oneself or other types of self harm
Recent Loss
Through death, divorce, separation, broken relationship, self-confidence, self-esteem, loss of interest in friends, hobbies or activities previously enjoyed
Change in Personality
Sad, withdrawn, irritable, anxious, tired, indecisive, apathetic
Change in Behavior
Can’t concentrate on school, work or routine tasks
Change in Sleep Patterns
Insomnia, often with early waking or oversleeping, or nightmares
Change in Eating Habits
Loss of appetite and weight, or overeating
Fear of Losing Control
Acting erratically, harming self or others
Low Self-esteem
Feeling worthless, shame, overwhelming guilt, self-hatred, “everyone would be better off without me.”
Psychology Help Center
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[sc_fs_faq html=”true” headline=”h2″ img=”” question=”Which risk factors?” img_alt=”” css_class=””] Risk factors are characteristics of a person or his or her environment that increase the likelihood that he or she will die by suicide (i.e., suicide risk). Major risk factors for suicide include: Prior suicide attempt(s) Misuse and abuse of alcohol or other drugs Mental disorders, particularly depression and other mood disorders Access to lethal means Knowing someone who died by suicide, particularly a family member Social isolation Chronic disease and disability Lack of access to behavioral health care [/sc_fs_faq]
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