Tag: Suicide prevention

Protective Factors for Suicide Prevention

Jennifer August 24, 2022

If you read through this list and see that you are weak in some of these factors, you can always strengthen others. For example, if your family has a lot of conflicts and it feels out of your control, you …

A suicide attempt is not ‘attention-seeking behaviour’. It’s ALWAYS a cry for help. It can be confronting to sit and hold space for someone feeling suicidal. We have to manage our feelings as well as hold space for their feelings. Before I had training in suicide prevention, I thought that talking about suicide with a person contemplating suicide might encourage them to do it. I found out in training that this is incorrect. In fact, talking openly about it is helpful. It can provide an outlet for intense feelings. It’s important to listen without judgement or offering solutions, be an empathetic and validating listener, and get more support for yourself and them.

A Suicide Attempt is a Cry for Help

Jennifer August 23, 2022

When people are considering suicide, they need help from a trained professional. A therapist, counsellor, or doctor as soon as possible. Emergency assistance is available in Australia through Lifeline: 13 11 14 ____ Reference: https://medbroadcast.com/condition/getcondition/suicide