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According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, between 20% and 50% of people who commit suicide have had a previous attempt.
Warning signs that someone may be thinking about or planning to commit suicide include:
◾Always talking or thinking about death
◾Clinical depression — deep sadness, loss of interest, trouble sleeping and eating — that gets worse
