Suicide Prevention -Ways to Help a Suicidal Friend

How to Talk to a Suicidal Friend

If you have a friend contemplating suicide, you may be scared and unsure how you can reach out to help them. You may be worried you may say the wrong thing or afraid you can’t handle the responsibility.

How to Help a Suicidal Friend

Having a friend who you believe to be considering suicide is not to be taken lightly. Being suicidal is a temporary state that appears as an answer to severe depression, and the act of taking one's own life is preventable when the correct measures are taken. As a friend, you can potentially save a life by paying attention to warning signs of suicide (in addition to the ones you already know about), making your friend feel supported, and knowing when and how to get outside help. If your friend is in immediate danger call 911, or 1-800-SUICIDE to talk to professionals and access necessary resources.

How to Talk Someone out of Suicide

If someone is considering suicide, your first move should always be to call emergency services, such as dialing 911 or the National Suicide Hotline (1-800-273-TALK) in the US. The two most important things you can do with someone considering suicide are to listen and keep them in your sight at all times. Talking someone out of suicide is a difficult process, and you should always contact professionals to handle this delicate situation.

How to Handle a Suicidal Teenager

Suicide is the third leading cause of death for 15-24-year-olds. Girls tend to think about suicide and attempt suicide about twice as often as boys, yet boys die by suicide 4 times more often that girls. Contemplating suicide is a big deal for a teen, and a scary situation for parents. When dealing with a suicidal teen, remain calm and remember that you can handle this.

How to Deal with a Suicidal Person

How to Help Someone Who Is Thinking About Committing Suicide

If you have reason to believe that someone you know is contemplating suicide, you should get help immediately. Whether your friend told you they were thinking of suicide or you just sense a possibility, you should act; doing so can save a life. Call the US National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) or the UK Suicide hotline at 116 123 to learn more about how to provide assistance and find local suicide prevention resources.

How to Empathize with People Who Have Suicidal Tendencies

Over 800,000 people die due to suicide every year and there are many more who try to attempt it. Having suicidal tendencies is actually a call for help that shouldn’t be ignored by the society.

How to Cope when Someone You Care About Is Suicidal

How to Help a Suicidal Family Member

How to Recover from a Friend's Attempted Suicide

It can be very emotional and traumatic to learn that a close friend attempted suicide.

How to Help a Sibling Who Is Contemplating Suicide

When a family member is contemplating suicide, it doesn't just affect the individual. It will take an emotional toll

How to Recognize the Warning Signs of Suicide

Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States, with 37,500 suicides recorded in 2010.

How to Break Up With Someone Who Is Threatening Suicide

How to Help a Suicidal Autistic Person

How to Deal with Suicidal Parents

Having a suicidal parent is a uniquely difficult experience.

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