CW suicide
10th September is #SuicideAwarenessDay! Here's a little comic I made for OogaChaga about how to support someone having suicidal thoughts.
#SuicidePrevention #SuicidePreventionMonth

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Additional note: this comic is quite simplified take on suicide prevention and mental health first aid. Depending on where you're from, professional help may not be available. Do your best to support someone where you can.

Also, part and parcel of suicide prevention is fighting for better living conditions for marginalised people, making physical and mental healthcare for people accessible etc.! Issues are always intertwined and any good you do has impact and is important.

What is a safety plan: https://au.reachout.com/articles/how-to-make-a-safety-plan

Staying with them can mean:
- offering to assist with daily tasks (laundry, grocery shopping, food, household chores etc.)
- helping with bills
- offering a safe space to stay/visit

Obviously some of these are complicated by covid.

Other tips: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/suicide-prevention

Basically help and support can be tangible and intangible!