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SOS: Explore Ways to Cope

 Whether you’re going through suicidal thoughts, or someone else is, understand you’re not alone.

While you’re waiting in queue for our frontliner to be with you, why don’t you try one of the methods stated below to quieten the hurtful noises.

 Let’s start with a deep breath and watch this video together: 

Explore SAFE; help yourself cope with suicidal thoughts

Safe; the SOS Suicide Prevention Self Help Guide

💜 These Thoughts Will Pass; Let Us Help You Until They Do

 

Like all thoughts, thoughts about suicide are temporary.



You don’t have to face them in silence; we’re here to help you stay safe until they do.


With SOS’ step-by-step and practical guide, identify your warning signs, understand the triggers and take action to release and reset. 


Let’s do it together!

Understanding Suicide Ideation?

Suicide Ideation refers to thoughts, wishes or preoccupations with the idea of ending one’s own life.

It is a serious mental health symptom and a significant warning sign that a person is experiencing severe emotional or psychological pain

Suicide ideation exists on a spectrum of severity and can be categorised into two main types:

Passive Suicidal Ideation: this involves having thoughts of death or not wanting to live anymore, like: ” I wish I could go to sleep and not wake up” or “People would be better off without me”, but without specific plans or the intention to act on these thoughts.

Active Suicidal Ideation: this is more severe and includes not only suicidal thoughts but also a clear intention to die by suicide and may involve a specific, detailed plan and method to carry it out, like: gathering pills, buying a weapon or writing a note.

Supporting Someone with Suicidal Thoughts: Warning & Prevention

sos suicide prevention guide to support others

If someone you know is considering self-harm or suicide, we see you. 

 

Finding out that someone close to you is thinking about suicide can be extremely distressing and worrying. You may feel overwhelmed and uncertain about how to support them during this challenging period.

 

Life can be hard – but if you have come this far – read on, so you’re able to identify the warning signs, support someone going through these thoughts, and discover vital suicide prevention and mental wellness resources.

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