Pack of our 4x6 "How to Support Someone Who Has Been Impacted By Suicide" Double Sided Quick Cards printed for distribution or display. These cards contain the following information:

Why do we talk about suicide? 

Suicide and thoughts of suicide are part of the overall mental health spectrum—regardless of if someone has a clinical diagnosis or not. 

Talking about suicide does not cause suicide. Creating a space where people feel safe to talk about their experiences fosters supportive communities. People are more likely to seek support and resources, and determine the best way to heal and manage their challenges!

What do we say about suicide? 

Due to stigma, conversations about suicide typically happen after a crisis. Proactive suicide prevention encourages conversations about suicide to happen BEFORE the crisis stage. This disrupts the risk factors for suicide by breaking the silence as a community and normalizing mental health.

How do we talk about suicide? 

Language is important. The ways we choose to talk about suicide matter so that we are not creating further stigma in communities. The most important thing to remember is that suicide is not something that should be criminalized, so we completely avoid the phrase “committed suicide.” Instead, opt for other options such as “ “died by suicide,” or “lost their life to suicide.” 

Find Help

Hotlines can offer support to an individual experiencing emotional distress, but they are also available to assist people who are supporting someone in crisis. The Crisis Text Line (741741) and Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (988) are popular options, but we encourage people to find the hotline that works best for them and their individual needs.

In cases where 911 is called for someone in a mental health crisis, for clarity, it is recommended to say, "I need an ambulance, at this address, for a mental health crisis."

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