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Tips for Being Friends with Someone Who Attempted Suicide
Being a friend to someone who has attempted suicide can be an incredibly difficult thing to do, but it is important to provide support and understanding to them. Here are some tips to help you support your friend and foster a friendship:
- Be there for your friend. Being a friend means always being present and available when they need it. Make sure they know you are there if they need someone to talk to.
- Understand if they distance themselves from time to time. It is normal for someone who attempted suicide to want some space or time to themselves. Respect their boundaries and understand that it is all part of the process.
- Encourage them to seek professional help. It is important that they get the help they need from a mental health professional or other trained person. Direct them to resources that can help.
- Be gentle. Discussing suicide can be difficult and emotional. Listen to them without passing judgment, be supportive, and reassure them that things will get better.
- Encourage them to participate in activities. Being social and engaging in activities that they enjoy can help boost their spirits. Suggest activities they may like based on their interests.
- Check in on them regularly. It can be easy to forget about depression when things are going well but it is important to stay in touch and check in on your friend regularly.
- Support their recovery. Recovery from suicide attempts will take time, so provide support and understanding as they work to build a better life for themselves.
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