sNok signflz SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 19 SUICIDE WARNING SIGNS Most people give some signs that they are thinking about suicide. Some of the possible signs include: Feelings of hopelessness Feelings of rage, anger, or seeking revenge Acting reckless or doing risky activities without thinking Feeling trapped—like there’s no way out Increasing alcohol or drug use Withdrawing from friends, family or usual activities Feeling anxious, agitated, being unable to sleep, or sleeping all the time Having dramatic mood changes Seeing no reason for living or having no sense of purpose in life Giving away their things Feeling that there’s no one that cares about you If you see these signs or a friend tells you that they are having these feelings, encourage that person to call 988 or get help with a mental health provider. If you see someone: Saying they want to hurt or kill themselves Looking for ways to kill themselves: looking for pills, weapons, or other means Talking or writing about death, dying, or suicide Get immediate help from a mental health provider or call 988. SCAN THIS QR CODE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BACK-TO-SCHOOL VACCINE BASICS WHAT IS HEAD LICE? An insect found on the head, eyebrows, and eyelashes of people. Head lice feed on human blood several times a day and live close to the human scalp. WHO IS AT RISK? Everyone. However, head lice is most common among pre-school children attending child care, grade school, and household members of children with head lice. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Tickling feeling or something moving in the hair Itching Irritability and difficulty sleeping; head lice are most active in the dark Sores on the head caused by scratching HOW DO LICE SPREAD? Head lice are spread by direct contact with the hair of another person with head lice. Personal hygiene or cleanliness in the home or school has nothing to do with getting head lice TREATMENT OPTIONS Lice medication that is available over the counter called pediculicide Wet combing - mechanically removing the li D e through combing of wet hair with a fine toothed comb every 3-4 days for two weeks Utilizing mayonnaise, petroleum jelly, olive oil, tub margarine and thick hair gel. Applying a thick coating of such agents to the hair/scalp left on overnight.