There are several things that can put a person at risk of thinking about, planning, and/or attempting suicide. Risk factors may include:

• Family History of suicide
• History of suicide attempts
• History of Abuse
• Mental health problem that is untreated
• Access to firearms or other lethal methods
• Isolation from family members and/or spiritual community
• Recent loss (e.g. death or break-up)
• Feelings of hopelessness or helplessness
• Feelings of loneliness
• Feelings of guilt, shame, inadequacy
• Conflict with others or feeling misunderstood
• Behavior that is impulsive or aggressive
• Homesick and culture shock
• Academic problems (failing courses or missing classes)
• Absence of interpersonal attachment