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most people don't want to die, they just want their pain to stop . . . . . .
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For immediate support Call Lifeline 131 114 (24 hours) or 000 if life is in danger. |
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1) Ask
If you think someone might be suicidal, ask them directly "Are you thinking about suicide?" Don’t be afraid to do this, it shows you care and will actually decrease their risk because it shows someone is willing to talk about it. Make sure you ask directly and unambiguously. 2) Listen and stay with them
If they say 'yes', they are suicidal, listen to them and allow them to express how they are feeling. Don’t leave them alone. Stay with them or get someone else reliable to stay with them. 3) Get help
Get them appropriate help. Call a crisis line like Lifeline 13 11 14 or 000 if life is in danger. If you can get in straight away visit a GP or psychologist. Even if the danger is not immediate they may need longer term support for the issues that led to them feeling this way. Resources
The following resources are available on Lifeline's website.
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More than 75 per cent of mental health issues develop before a person turns 25
And yet, many traditional services aren’t equipped to address the unique barriers that young people face to accessing mental health support. headspace began in 2006 to address this critical gap, by providing tailored and holistic mental health support to 12 - 25 year olds. With a focus on early intervention, we work with young people to provide support at a crucial time in their lives – to help get them back on track and strengthen their ability to manage their mental health in the future. headspace Centres: headspace has 100+ centres located throughout Australia staffed with people who are trained and ready to help. If there isn't a headspace centre near you, you can get online chat and telephone support through eheadspace.
eheadspace is a national online and phone support service, staffed by experienced youth mental health professionals. It provides young people and carers with a safe, secure and anonymous place to talk to a professional - wherever they are.
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Maroochydore headspace Centre: Unit 1 / 27 Evans Street, Maroochydore Qld 4558 Phone: (07) 5409 4900 |
We're the national peak body for the suicide prevention sector. We support, collaborate and advocate for the meaningful reduction of suicide in Australia. |
Priority Programs of Suicide Prevention Australia (SPA) Organised by Suicide Prevention Australia, the National Suicide Prevention Conference (NSPC) is the pre-eminent event of the year for suicide prevention. The conference is highly regarded for its opportunities to collaborate, network and learn about new approaches to suicide prevention.
In recognition of the impact of suicide on every Australian, the Suicide Prevention Research Fund was established by the Federal Government to support research into suicide prevention.
The Suicide Prevention Hub provides a best practice register and a pathway to ongoing quality improvement for services delivering programs in suicide prevention. It provides resources, practice guides and research in support of quality improvement.
The above link will take you to a list of National 24/7 crisis support services as well as links to other organisations such as #YouCanTalk, Life In Mind Australia, R U OK?
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R U OK?'s vision is a world where we're all connected and are protected from suicide.
Our mission is to inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with people around them and support anyone struggling with life. Our goals are to: 1. Boost our confidence to meaningfully connect and ask about life's ups and downs 2. Nurture our sense of responsibility to regularly connect and support others 3. Strengthen our sense of belonging because we know people are there for us 4. Be relevant, strong and dynamic We know that suicide prevention is an enormously complex and sensitive challenge the world over. But we also know that some of the world’s smartest people have been working tirelessly and developed credible theories that suggest there’s power in that simplest of questions - “Are you OK?” |
