Know the risk factors and warning signs of suicide - situations: recent loss, having a mental health condition; feelings: hopelessness, feeling trapped; actions: previous suicide attempts, giving away possessions. Reach out - ask the person directly if they are thinking about suicide; listen and stay with them: allow them to express how they are feeling; assist them in seeking appropriate professional and social support: from a mental health professional, lay counselors, support groups, crisis helplines. Information used is adapted from Lifeline.