8 signs someone is at risk of suicide

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Suicide and suicidal thinking are more widespread than you might think. According to the results of a government survey released in September 2009, roughly 8.3 million adults - or about 3.7 percent of the population age 18 and older - had "serious thoughts of suicide" in 2008. It can be hard to identify suicidal thinking in a loved one - there is no foolproof checklist to follow. From our friends at Health.com, here are some warnings signs that might mean they are at risk...

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