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Suicide Prevention Tips (info from Help Guide)(a thread):
tip 1: Speak up if you’re worried
“Talking to a friend or family member about their suicidal thoughts and feelings can be extremely difficult for anyone.But[...]giving a suicidal person the opportunity to express his or her feelings can provide relief from[...] pent-up feelings”
“Talking to a friend or family member about their suicidal thoughts and feelings can be extremely difficult for anyone.But[...]giving a suicidal person the opportunity to express his or her feelings can provide relief from[...] pent-up feelings”
Tip 2: Respond quickly in a crisis
“If a friend or family member tells you that he or she is thinking about death or suicide, it’s important to evaluate the immediate danger the person is in.
“If a friend or family member tells you that he or she is thinking about death or suicide, it’s important to evaluate the immediate danger the person is in.
Tip 3: Offer help and support
“If a friend or family member is suicidal, the best way to help is by offering an empathetic, listening ear. Let your loved one know that he or she is not alone and that you care.“
“If a friend or family member is suicidal, the best way to help is by offering an empathetic, listening ear. Let your loved one know that he or she is not alone and that you care.“
“It takes a lot of courage to help someone who is suicidal. Witnessing a loved one dealing with thoughts about ending his or her own life can stir up many difficult emotions. As you’re helping a suicidal person, don’t forget to take care of yourself.”
