Suicide risk and prevention

Talking about suicide is so hard. Maybe you don’t know how to start or you’re worried about saying the wrong things. You might also be afraid about what you might find out.

While it can feel overwhelming, taking the step to ask your loved one about suicide shows them that you’re up for having a difficult but important conversation. Breaking the silence can also give you more insight into your loved one’s feelings and intentions so you can figure out what to do next.

Take this lesson to understand the difference between suicidal feelings and planning to take your own life. You’ll learn how to talk to your loved one about suicide and get a five-step framework for keeping them safe.

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Talking about suicide is so hard. Maybe you don’t know how to start or you’re worried about saying the wrong things. You might also be afraid about what you might find out.

While it can feel overwhelming, taking the step to ask your loved one about suicide shows them that you’re up for having a difficult but important conversation. Breaking the silence can also give you more insight into your loved one’s feelings and intentions so you can figure out what to do next.

Take this lesson to understand the difference between suicidal feelings and planning to take your own life. You’ll learn how to talk to your loved one about suicide and get a five-step framework for keeping them safe.

Resources

SAMHSA Online guide
A guide for family and friends looking to help their loved one who is suicidal
External resource
Straightforward guidelines and steps to support a person who may be suicidal.
3rd-party resource
Learn about 988 and when/how to use crisis calls.
3rd-party resource
3rd-party resource
National Empowerment Center Online directory
Peer respites are voluntary, peer-run, short-term overnight programs. Where avai...
3rd-party resource
Article
Suicide hotlines can provide free and confidential support 24/7. Here's what to ...
YouTube video
YouTube video from person who is both crisis call counselor and service user.