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Protest against imprisonment of Catalan independence movement leaders during the Catalan crisis [26] Talking to a friend or family member about their suicidal thoughts and feelings can be extremely difficult for anyone. But if you're unsure whether someone is suicidal, the best way to find out is to ask. You can't make a person suicidal by showing that you care. In fact, giving a suicidal person the opportunity to express their feelings can provide relief from loneliness and pent-up negative feelings, and may prevent a suicide attempt. It doesn't matter who it is, as long as it's someone you trust and who is likely to listen with compassion and acceptance. How to talk to someone about your suicidal thoughts

CALM is leading a movement against suicide. They offer accredited confidential, anonymous and free support, information and signposting to people anywhere in the UK through their helpline and webchat service. If you're thinking about suicide, please read Are You Feeling Suicidal?, call 988 in the U.S., or find a suicide helpline in your country at IASP or Suicide.org. Understanding suicide An alliance of over 1,000 public, private, voluntary, and community organisations working to prevent suicide in England.There are lots of reasons why someone may be experiencing suicidal feelings, for example if there's been a big change in your life, you've struggled with a low mood for a few weeks or you've lost someone close to you,' says Harper. Other key risk factors include:

An awareness ribbon is only part of what it takes to make a difference. You are ultimately what’s going to make the change. If you have a cause you’re passionate about, get involved in any way you can. Ultimately, it’s the person wearing the awareness ribbon that creates a better future! Focus on people they care about, and who care about them. And who they might hurt by leaving them behindYou may feel like the world will be better off without you or there's no point in living, but this is never the case. You could try the following: If someone is being supported by a NHS mental health team, they might already have a crisis plan in place. You can ask them to show you their crisis plan if they have one. But it is their choice whether to show you.

Argue with the suicidal person. Avoid saying things like: “You have so much to live for,” “Your suicide will hurt your family,” or “Just snap out of it.” It’s common for people to not consider themselves to be a carer. If you give someone lots of support, such as emotional or practical support, you are a carer. You might think the person you care for is a serious risk to themselves or other people because of their mental health. You can ask services to do a Mental Health Act assessment. February 29th Is The First Rare Disease Day". Medical News Today. 28 February 2008 . Retrieved 14 February 2009.Talking about suicide can sometimes be a plea for help. But don’t assume that someone won’t attempt to take their own life if they talk about suicide. Always take suicidal feelings seriously. Awareness ribbons do even more for your cause when they’re part of something that will be used every day like a pen or tote bag. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. After an attempt: A guide for taking care of your family member after treatment in the emergency department. https://sprc.org/online-library/after-an-attempt-a-guide-for-taking-care-of-your-family-member-after-treatment-in-the-emergency-department/. Accessed April 14, 2023. Blue for a boy, pink for a girl. Those are the colors used by most hospitals when a new baby is born, so as a tribute, the miscarriage awareness ribbon is pink and blue. Awareness Ribbon Swag & Promotional Items Top If they’re not ready to talk, you can say you’re there for them if they want to later. But showing that you’re there for them can be helpful.