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How to Help Prevent Someone from Committing Suicide
If someone you care about is struggling with suicidal thoughts, it’s important to be supportive and offer hope for a better future. Showing kindness and understanding can make a big difference in helping a person in distress. Following these steps can help you prevent someone from committing suicide.
- Start by offering to listen. Give the person time to tell their story and express their feelings.
- Provide reassurance that they are cared for and that emotional pain does not last forever.
- Help the person identify additional support sources like family, friends, and mental health professionals.
- Encourage them to seek professional help, and offer to help them find resources.
- Help the person develop a plan to stay safe and provide support for following through.
- Check in regularly to make sure the person is getting the help and support they need.
- Let the person know you care about them and you’re ready to talk any time they need.
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