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What you should do if you suspect someone is at risk for suicide?
If a person says they are considering suicide
- Take the person seriously.
- Stay with them.
- Help them remove lethal means.
- Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.
- Text TALK to 741741 to text with a trained crisis counselor from the Crisis Text Line for free, 24/7.
Should you help someone who doesn’t want to help themselves?
Continue to be supportive. Ways that you can do this are providing them with assistance if needed like taking them to or from treatment and helping them with daily chores. You could also encourage activities like exercise, going out to dinner with friends, or watching a funny movie. Most importantly, don’t avoid them.
How do you console someone going through a hard time?
How To Talk To Someone Going Through A Hard Time
- Keep your focus on them.
- Resist the urge to say, “I understand,” or to share your version of a similar-seeming experience.
- When in doubt, ask.
- Go easy on the fact-finding questions.
- Know that there’s no shame in a genuine “I’m so sorry.”
How do you help someone who won’t ask for help?
What to do when they don’t want help
- Listen and validate. If your relationship is iffy, it doesn’t hurt to just listen.
- Ask questions. Ask your loved one what they want!
- Resist the urge to fix or give advice.
- Explore options together.
- Take care of yourself and find your own support.
What to say to someone who is struggling mentally?
What to say to someone with a mental illness
- “Do you want to talk about it?
- “What can I do to help?”
- “That sounds really difficult.
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- “I’m really sorry you’re going through this.
- “Are you looking for my perspective or would you rather I listen?”
- “I know what you mean.
- “Have you tried yoga or meditation?”