This week, in honor of Suicide Prevention Month, I talk about my experience with suicidal ideation and how you can help someone struggling. I emphasize how important it is to combat depression and suicidality with connection and validation in addition to asking for help when you need it. I also give advice about what to do if someone near you is feeling suicidal and how to get them help without it being at the expense of your mental health.

Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

Statistics Referenced: https://save.org/about-suicide/warning-signs-risk-factors-protective-factors/ and https://www.who.int/mental_health/prevention/suicide/suicideprevent/en/ 

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255

Teenline… “Do you need help working something out? Do you want to talk to someone who understands, like another teen? We're here to help! Call (310) 855-HOPE or (800) TLC-TEEN (nationwide toll-free) from 6pm to 10pm PST.” or “Text "TEEN" to 839863 between 6:00pm-9:00pm PST to speak with one of our teens”

Need2Text: “Text ‘talk’ to 38255 You’ll immediately be put into contact with a master’s-level counselor.”

Girls & Boys Town National Hotline

(800) 448-3000

National Hopeline Network

(800) SUICIDE

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

(800) 273-TALK (8255)

National Youth Crisis Hotline

(800) 442-HOPE (4673)

Crisis Text Line 741741: "Free, 24/7 crisis support at your fingertips. This text line is anonymous."