If you know someone who is thinking or talking about suicide, get them help. You can call 911 or a crisis line, such as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.
If someone has schizophrenia and is not suicidal now, they need:
- Treatment for any depression symptoms
- Improvement in how well they follow their schizophrenia treatment
- People who can closely watch them, especially if they’ve had significant losses
- A safety plan that prepares for any inability to cope with what is happening or any worsening of symptoms