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BE THE ONE TO
SHOW YOU CARE.
We get it. It can be awkward or hard to reach out to someone outside of your circle of friends. Especially when it’s something as personal as depression or suicide. But we’re all in this together. EVERY ONE OF US has the power to save a life.
If you know someone who may be in crisis or contemplating suicide, be the one to show you care.
If you need help, call, text or chat 988.
HOW DO I KNOW?
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The easiest way to find out if someone is in crisis is to just ask.
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But even someone who appears happy on the outside could be experiencing a crisis.
HERE ARE SOME SIGNS:
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Talk about suicide or dying
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Looking for a way to kill themselves, like searching online or buying a gun
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Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
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Talking about being a burden to others
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A lack of interest in activities
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Dropping out of clubs or school
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Letting grades slip or becoming indifferent
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Withdrawal or aggression after a break-up or painful event
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Disturbing posts on social media or a sudden shut down of accounts
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Missing class
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Concerning texts or tweets
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Drawings or writings about death or dying
How Can I help?
If you ask someone if they are thinking about suicide and
they say yes, #BeThe1To keep them safe. Separate them
from anything they are thinking of using to hurt
themselves. #SPM22
If someone you know is thinking about suicide, take the
next step and #BeThe1To be there. Listen to their reasons
for feeling hopeless and in pain. Listen without judgment
and with compassion and empathy. #BeThere #SPM22
If you ask someone if they are thinking about suicide and
they say yes, #BeThe1To keep them safe. Separate them
from anything they are thinking of using to hurt
themselves. #SPM22
If someone you know is thinking about suicide, #BeThe1To
help them connect to resources. Help them build a support
system, including the @988Lifeline, family, friends, clergy,
coaches, co-workers or therapists. #SPM22
If someone you know tells you they’ve been thinking about
suicide, don't forget to take the last step and #BeThe1To
follow up with them. It can make all the difference. #SPM22
This material was developed under grant number #1H79SM084160-02 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration SAMHSA , US Department of Health and Human Services HHS. The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA and US HHS.
