The training curriculum will soon be available as on online resource for area restaurants, bars, and caterers across Sacramento’s food industry. We’re calling it the Recipe Book on Mental Health. Check back with us soon. Meanwhile, watch for the warning signs.
Direct:
Talking/writing about wanting to die or hurt or kill oneself
Talking/writing about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live
Talking/writing about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
Talking/writing about being a burden to others
Looking for ways to kill oneself, such as searching online for suicide methods or seeking access to firearms, pills or other means of suicide
Indirect:
Changes in productivity:
– Deterioration in work
– Lethargy in a previously energetic person
– New pattern of unexplained lateness or absences
– New inability to concentrate on work or complete work
Changes in social functioning:
– Withdrawal from colleagues, increased isolation
Changes in personality :
– Extreme mood swings
– Acting anxious or agitated
– Showing rage or uncontrolled anger
– Behaving recklessly
Increased alcohol or drug use
Changes in eating/sleeping patterns