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A number of studies have indicated that when lethal means are made less available or less deadly, suicide rates by that method decline, and frequently suicide rates overall decline.

Help Them Connect

Studies indicate that helping someone at risk create a network of resources and individuals for support and safety can help them take positive action and reduce feelings of hopelessness.


Follow Up

Studies have also shown that brief, low-cost intervention and supportive, ongoing contact may be an important part of suicide prevention, especially for individuals after they have been discharged from hospitals or care services.

ASK Video
This text message role play demonstrates how to Ask a friend if they are thinking about suicide.

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Today is World Suicide Prevention Day! Be sure to check out the feed for valuable information about helping someone in need. πŸ€— πŸ€— πŸ€—

DYK that the @988Lifeline is composed of a network of 200+ crisis centers across the U.S.?

It’s the counselors at these local crisis centers who answer the contacts the receives every day.
Learn more & how to support them by visiting

988lifeline.org/our-crisis-cen

While you are supporting and helping someone who may be in crisis, it is especially important for you to also take care of yourself.
This page shares tips and resources to help you practice self-care.

bethe1to.com/the-importance-of

We Can All Prevent Suicide

"Understanding the issues concerning suicide and mental health is an important way to take part in suicide prevention, help others in crisis, and change the conversation around suicide." Learn more:

988lifeline.org/how-we-can-all

During , let's talk about a few common misconceptions.

MYTH: People who talk about suicide won’t really do it.

FACT: Almost everyone who attempts suicide has given some clue or warning. Don’t ignore even indirect references to death or suicide. Statements like β€œYou’ll be sorry when I’m gone,” β€œI can’t see any way out,”—no matter how casually or jokingly saidβ€”may indicate serious suicidal feelings.

MYTH #2: Anyone who tries to kill themselves must be crazy.

Fact: Most suicidal people are not psychotic or insane. They are upset, grief-stricken, depressed, or despairing, but extreme distress and emotional pain are not necessarily signs of mental illness.
It takes ALL of US to END suicide.

MYTH #3: If someone is determined to kill themselves, nothing is going to stop them.

Fact: Even a very severely depressed person has mixed feelings about death, fluctuating between wanting to live and wanting to die. Rather than wanting death, they just want the pain to stopβ€”and the impulse to end their life does not last forever.

MYTH #4: People who die by suicide are people who were unwilling to seek help.

Fact: Many people try to get help before attempting suicide. In fact, studies indicate that more than 50 percent of suicide victims had sought medical help in the six months prior to their deaths.

MYTH#5: Talking about suicide may give someone the idea.

Fact: You don’t give someone suicidal ideas by talking about suicide. Rather, the opposite is true. Talking openly and honestly about suicidal thoughts and feelings can help save a life.

What is the difference between self-harm and suicide?

The term self-harm is often used by researchers to denote behavior that is not explicitly intended to lead to death. Some researchers go further and point out that self-harm and suicide attempts should be distinguished, because self-harm tends to involve more frequent but less severe injuries, so the distinction matters for identifying risk factors and providing help.

In the US the firearm suicide rate is over 6 deaths/100,000. More than 10x greater than many other countries. In the UK this rate is more than 30x lower.

Evidence suggests that over 24,000 died by firearm suicide in the US in 2017. The homicides by firearm in the same year was 14,452 meaning that the suicide deaths by firearm greatly outnumber those from homicide: 60% of firearm deaths in the US are from suicides.

Reminder: It's okay if today didn't go quite as you planned. Be gentle with yourself.

While you are supporting and helping someone who may be in crisis, it is especially important for you to also take care of yourself.
Practicing self-care does not mean you are choosing yourself over your loved one. It means that you are simply being mindful of your own needs, so you are better able to support the people you care about.
Learn more at:
bethe1to.com/the-importance-of

We all play a role in suicide prevention and a great place to start is by knowing the warning signs.
Suicide is complicated and tragic, but it is often preventable. Knowing the warning signs for suicide and how to get help can help save lives. Learn about behaviors that may be a sign that someone is thinking about suicide. For more information, visit
nimh.nih.gov/health/publicatio

How can you make a difference in suicide prevention? Learn about what to do if you think someone might be at risk for self-harm by reading these 5 Action Steps for Helping Someone in Emotional Pain:Β 

nimh.nih.gov/health/publicatio

Don’t wait for a health care provider to ask about your mental health. Start the conversation. Here are five tips to help prepare and guide you on talking to a health care provider about your mental health and getting the most out of your visit.

nimh.nih.gov/health/publicatio

Suicide Prevention takes us ALL. Please take a moment to check out the valuable resources shared during
Learn to recognize the signs and follow the steps to help someone who may be in crisis.

You can't always see pain. The warning signs of suicide are not always easy to see, but here are a few things to look for. Suicide Prevention takes ALL of us.

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