How to Help Someone Who is Feeling Suicidal

In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Christopher Lee, a member of the Yuma Community Suicide Prevention Coalition.  He shares the importance of asking direct questions about suicide to someone who may be experiencing deep sadness, a recent loss, or going through a difficult time.

Here is a list of Warning Signs of Suicide:

• Talking about wanting to die
• Looking for a way to kill oneself
• Talking about feeling hopeless or having no purpose
• Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
• Feeling like being a burden to others
• Increasing the use of drugs or alcohol
• Acting anxious, agitated, or reckless,
• Changes in sleep patterns
• Withdrawing or isolating
• Showing rage or talking about revenge
• Extreme mood swings

Christopher shared the QPR model:

Question the person about suicide

Persuade the person to get help

Refer the person for help

During our interview, the following resources were shared:

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

1-800-273-TALK (8255)

or TEXT "Hello" to 741741

 

Yuma Community Suicide Prevention Coalition:

Facebook.com/YCSPC

Yuma Crisis Line: 1-866-495-6735

If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, there is hope and there is help.  Use one of the resources above to get help!

 

 

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