Suicidal Thoughts

When mental health challenges go unaddressed, they can lead to serious health problems and can even be fatal. Suicide is preventable if you learn the warning signs and speak up if you’re worried about yourself or a loved one. 

 

Learn

The causes of suicide are complex and it’s often an impulsive act, so it’s important to educate yourself and take action at the first sign of concern. Learning the warning signs and having the courage to speak up can save lives. 

 

Suicide FAQs

This comprehensive overview from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) includes suicide risk factors, warning signs and ways to reach out for support or help a friend.

Warning Signs

Health Magazine created a two-minute video that walks through seven common warning signs of suicide.

Survivor Stories

Suicide attempt survivors share their stories and offer advice for others who may be struggling in this video from As/Is.

Digging Deeper

Lemonada Media and The Jed Foundation partnered on “Last Day,” an award-winning, twelve-part series that delves into the many dynamics of suicide and prevention.

Advice for Friends and Family

In this Ted Talk, Kevin Briggs shares stories from his work with suicidal individuals to give advice for friends and family members of someone who may be considering suicide.

Act

Whether you’re feeling hopeless, worried about a loved one or coping after losing someone to suicide, there are always actions you can take to help yourself or someone you care about

Connect

The hopelessness that contributes to suicidal thoughts is usually temporary, and most survivors are glad they lived. Get help at the first sign that you or someone you know feels suicidal. You aren’t alone, and things will get better.

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Resource Type Contact
Crisis Text Line

Have a free, confidential chat with a trained counselor. Available 24/7.

 Text Line Text ACTION to 741-741
Lifeline

Call for a free, confidential conversation with a trained counselor. Available 24/7.

 Call Line 988
Trans Lifeline

A free peer support phone service run by trans people for the trans community. Operates from 10am to 5am EST.

Call Line 877-565-8860
The Trevor Project

A safe, judgement free support service for LGBTQ and questioning youth who are struggling or thinking about suicide. Available 24/7.

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Outside the U.S.? Find a Helpline

Free emotional support, wherever you are.

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