According to data from the World Population Review, Indiana will have 972 suicides in 2022 alone, for a suicide rate of 14.2 per 100,000 people. In 2022, her 1,125,000 adults in Indiana will suffer from mental illness of all kinds, according to Mental Health America data.

To help our community successfully address this issue, Indiana Daily Student provides resources and information for those seeking help for themselves and others struggling with mental illness and suicide. I have compiled a list.

The most common suicide warning signs:

• long-lasting sadness or mood swings

• Sudden calm after depression or mood swings

• Withdrawal from other people or interests

• Changes in personality, sleep patterns, and appearance

• Indicates danger or self-harm

• experienced a recent trauma or life crisis

• to be in deep despair

• prepare to end one’s life

• Intimate or talk about wanting to die

How to prevent suicide:

• Be vigilant and recognize the warning signs of suicide

• provide compassionate support

• Ask the person directly if they have ever thought of hurting themselves.

• If someone is in extreme pain, don’t leave them alone. Keep them calm and seek help immediately. Call 911 or go to the emergency room.

If you know someone or have had suicidal thoughts yourself, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The number is 988 or 1-800-273-8255. We provide free and confidential support 24/7.

Mental illness comprises a wide range of mental health conditions that can affect a person’s emotions, thoughts and behavior. Some examples are depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and addictive behaviors.

Symptoms vary depending on the disorder, circumstances, and other factors. Common signs and symptoms are:

• Excessive fear or worry, or extreme guilt

• Extreme mood changes between highs and lows

• Withdrawal from other people or interests

• Significant fatigue, lack of energy, or trouble sleeping

• Detachment from reality (delusions), paranoia or hallucinations

• Difficulty coping with everyday problems and stress

• Disturbances in understanding and relating to situations and others

• problems with alcohol or drug use

• big change in diet

• changes in libido

However, some symptoms can manifest as physical pain, such as headaches, stomach pains, back pain, or other unexplained aches and pains.

If you know anyone or have any of these signs or symptoms yourself, talk to your doctor or mental health professional. Mental health ailments do not go away on their own and can get worse over time.

IU offers mental health services called Counseling and Psychological Services. Students can visit their website and call the phone number 812-855-5711 to book a visit in person or online.

Students will receive three free 30-minute sessions if they have paid their Student Health Insurance premium. When a student uses her three free sessions, she charges $25 for individual counseling and $15 for groups. CAPS also has health insurance.

Bloomington’s other resources include Bloomington Meadows Hospital, which provides inpatient and outpatient care, and Centerstone Bloomington, which provides psychiatric and addiction treatment, crisis and emergency care and housing services. .

In addition, IU Health Bloomington Hospital offers outpatient care, therapists, physicians and social services.

Monroe County also has a suicide prevention coalition called the Monroe County Suicide Prevention Coalition, which includes support groups and other resources. The Monroe County Suicide Prevention Coalition is dedicated to helping those at risk and affected by suicide.