help someone else
Everybody has a role to play in preventing suicide. If someone you know is struggling emotionally or having a hard time, you can be the difference in getting them the help they need.
do they need your help?
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Talking about wanting to die or to kill themselves
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Looking for a way to kill themselves, like researching guns
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Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live
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Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
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Talking about being a burden to others
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Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs
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Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly
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Sleeping too little or too much
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Withdrawing or isolating themselves
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Giving away possessions
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Extreme mood swings
know the risk factors
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Mental disorders, particularly mood disorders, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, and certain personality disorders
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Alcohol and other substance use disorders
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History of trauma or abuse
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Major physical illnesses
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Previous suicide attempt(s)
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Family history of suicide
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Job or financial loss
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Loss of relationship(s)
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Local clusters of suicide
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Lack of social support and sense of isolation
Never keep it a secret if a friend tells you about a plan to hurt themselves. Call 9-8-8 at any time for help if a loved one is struggling.
trainings
Who should attend our Suicide Prevention Trainings? ANYONE! You don't need to be in a profession that works directly with mental health. You never know whose life you may save.
support on social media
If you are worried about someone on social media, you can contact the platform who will reach out to connect the user with the help they need.
