CONTENT WARNING: This blog includes mentions of ways to prevent suicide. If this topic is triggering for you, this may not be the best blog post for you to read. Feel free to reach out to the team here at Avalon Malibu if you’re struggling with suicidal thoughts and you’d like support. We’re here to help and understand how complicated this topic can be.
Ways to Prevent Suicide
There are many ways that you and your community can work together to prevent suicide. Let’s go over some of the top things we recommend at Avalon Malibu for suicide prevention. As always, feel free to take the following strategies and tailor them to meet your individual needs and situation.
Know the Signs
One of the best ways to prevent suicide is to know the signs. By knowing what signs to watch out for, people can be more aware and provide support when needed. Consider creating an educational event in your community where a professional can come and share more information about what signs can point to the possibility that someone might be considering suicide or going through an extremely difficult time.
Resources
Creating resources and bringing attention to resources that already exist are great ways to prevent suicide and improve mental health. Consider hanging posters around your community with important resources, such as a suicide hotline, that people can reach out to during challenging moments. Having resources around your community can reduce stigma and remind people that there is help available, so consider if this could be the right option for where you live.
Open Conversations
One of the most beneficial things that you can do is encourage open conversations in your community. So many people are struggling and feel like they don’t have someone to talk to, so having open conversations can be incredibly powerful and help you make sure that people have the support they need during difficult times.
We understand that this is a heavy and complicated topic. If you’re interested in suicide prevention and would like to speak with a member of our staff, you can do so today by calling (844) 857-5992. We hope to hear from you soon so that we can discuss this important topic, as well as ways that we can help you improve your mental health. Don’t hesitate to reach out and get the support that you need today – we’re here to support you!
