We would like to bring some more awareness to suicide by providing some facts:

Warning signs

• Talking about wanting to die or wanting to kill themselves
• Talking about being a burden to others
• Giving away important possessions
• Talking about feeling great guilt or shame
• Changing eating or sleeping habits
• Mood swings
• Changes in communication

how to help 

• Have a conversation with your loved one about their mental health, asking about suicide will not cause them to act on their thoughts and might lower the risk.
  • Ways to start this conversation include "I noticed that you've seemed really down lately", "How are you doing", and "Have you thought about hurting yourself"
• Show empathy in your support instead of guilt or shame
• Have patience and compassion
• Connect your loved ones to suicide prevention and resources to prevent imminent harm
• Make sure your own needs are met; you can't take care of others if you are not well

Resources