? ASK THE QUESTION Are you thinking about suicide? Extreme weather conditions, machinery breakdowns, a volatile ag environment, long hours that prevent time with family and lowered income all cause frustration. When it comes to suicide prevention, asking directly can help provide hope, change the course of a life and prevent indescribable pain. So speak up if you see the signs that someone might attempt suicide. SIGNS OF POTENTIAL SUICIDE Expressions of hopelessness or feeling trapped Talks about feeling empty or having no reason to live Increase in drug and alcohol use Loss of interest in things you used to enjoy CALL OR TEXT 988 to speak about suicide with a mental health professional available 24/7 Avera Behavioral Health FARM & RURAL STRESS HOTLINE CALL 800-691-4336 to reach the Farm & Rural Stress Hotline to discuss farm stress and anxiety GO TO your local Emergency Department for immediate care More signs can be found at Avera.org/AskTheQuestion. © 2023 Avers Health, All Rights Reserved BHCS-653945 ? ASK THE QUESTION Are you thinking about suicide ? Extreme weather conditions , machinery breakdowns , a volatile ag environment , long hours that prevent time with family and lowered income all cause frustration . When it comes to suicide prevention , asking directly can help provide hope , change the course of a life and prevent indescribable pain . So speak up if you see the signs that someone might attempt suicide . SIGNS OF POTENTIAL SUICIDE Expressions of hopelessness or feeling trapped Talks about feeling empty or having no reason to live Increase in drug and alcohol use Loss of interest in things you used to enjoy CALL OR TEXT 988 to speak about suicide with a mental health professional available 24/7 Avera Behavioral Health FARM & RURAL STRESS HOTLINE CALL 800-691-4336 to reach the Farm & Rural Stress Hotline to discuss farm stress and anxiety GO TO your local Emergency Department for immediate care More signs can be found at Avera.org/AskTheQuestion . © 2023 Avers Health , All Rights Reserved BHCS - 653945