The article “Understanding Suicide: Warning Signs and Prevention” has been published in the October issue of the Ensign and Liahona magazine. This article is written for adults and youth by an LDS international expert who discusses the warning signs, prevention, and appropriate reactions to suicide.

It is important for members and leaders to be aware of these resources so we can actively support individuals who are affected by suicide.

Download a PDF of this article for printing.

Learn more:

• Articles about suicide in the September magazines
• Updated entry “Suicide” in the Gospel Topics on LDS.org
• Church web page PreventingSuicide.lds.org
• Church web page MentalHealth.lds.org
• World Suicide Prevention Day September 10 (statistics and information about the problem of suicide)