Stay connected: Staying in touch after a crisis or after being discharged from care can make a difference.For additional support, reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273- TALK (8255). You can also help make a connection with a trusted individual like a family member, friend, spiritual advisor, or mental health professional. Help them connect: Save the Colorado Crisis Services’ number in your phone, so it’s there when you need it: 1-84.Findings suggest acknowledging and talking about suicide may reduce rather than increase suicidal thoughts. Be there: Listen carefully and learn what the individual is thinking and feeling.While this is not always easy, asking if the person has a plan and removing or disabling the lethal means can make a difference. Keep them safe: Reducing a suicidal person’s access to highly lethal items or places is an important part of suicide prevention.Ask: “Are you thinking about killing yourself?” It’s not an easy question, but studies show that asking people if they are suicidal does not increase suicides or suicidal thoughts.The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has an effective 5 step plan for communicating with someone who may be suicidal: If this person says they are thinking, or have thought, about killing themselves, stay calm, and let them know that help is available. You can also look to find someone comfortable asking the question directly for you. Psychologists suggest using phrases such as “Have you been unhappy lately?” or “You seem down today, tell me what’s going on?” or “How are you feeling?” as door-openers to the conversation. Talking about suicide not only reduces the stigma, but also can be a relief for someone who is experiencing suicidal thoughts as they will be relieved that someone cares to know, and listen. In fact, asking someone directly, “Are you thinking about killing yourself?” may be the question to help save their life. Myth #1 – If I ask someone if they are thinking about killing themselves, it will give them the idea and encourage them to do it.įALSE: Research shows that asking someone if they are thinking about suicide will not put the idea in their head or push them into action. Here are three common myths and facts about suicide. You can do your part by learning the facts about suicide and starting conversations.
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