Helping your loved one who is suicidal: A guide for family and friends

2021

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

 

This compassionate guide tackles myths about suicide in an effort to increase understanding of the issue, discusses risk and protective factors, warning signs, offers suggestions on how to help a loved one (I.e. making a safety plan, increasing protective factors, etc.), and offers many resources that can help. 

Access this guide here