American Indian or Alaska Native

Male

Painful or disabling illness

Living alone

Economic downturns or debt

Unemployment

Bereavement or loss

Humiliation or disgrace

Hopelessness

Aggressive or impulsive behavior

Depression, especially when it is accompanied by anxiety or is part of bipolar disorder

Recent hospitalization for depression

Most other mental disorders, such as personality disorders

Persistent sadness even when other symptoms of depression are lessening

A history of drug or alcohol abuse

A history of prior suicide attempts

A history of suicide or mental disorders in family members

Traumatic childhood experiences, including physical or sexual abuse

Preoccupation with and talk about suicide

Well-defined plans for suicide