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Resources

Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.

If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, do not be embarrassed or ashamed to talk about it because there are people who want to help.

Below is a list (not exhaustive) of resources to consider if you are -

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  • Struggling with suicidal thoughts

  • Unsure of how to support someone who you think might be suicidal 

  • Struggling with a suicidal loss

I know someone who might be suicidal

Basic Signs: (according to ​the National US Suicide Prevention Lifeline)

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    •    Talking about wanting to die or to kill themselves

    •    Looking for a way to kill themselves, like searching online or buying a gun

    •    Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live

    •    Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain

    •    Talking about being a burden to others

    •    Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs

    •    Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly

    •    Sleeping too little or too much

    •    Withdrawing or isolating themselves

    •    Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge

    •    Extreme mood swings

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Help Guidelines - guidelines to help you decide if someone needs your help and appropriate steps to take

I am struggling with the loss of someone to suicide

Suicide is the second leading cause of death globally amongst 15-29 year-olds and there are indications that for every adult that died by suicide, 20 attempts were made.

 

Depression is an illness that is prevalent in today's society and we should all strive to do our part to give someone just one more reason to say "I Choose Life".  

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