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Topic Tuesday - closed - Caring for someone who is at risk of suicide

CherryBombSenior Contributor21 Aug 2015, 8:29 pm AEST

Topic Tuesday - closed - Caring for someone who is at risk of suicide

The idea that your loved one is feeling that they want to end their life can be very confronting. Many people often feel at a loss knowing how to care for someone who is at risk of suicide. What help is available? How can keep your loved one safe? What are the warning signs? How do you start a conversation with them?

It can be overwhelming and distressing knowing what to do. Carers can play an important role in providing support to their loved who is at risk of suicide, yet at the same time, it is hard to know where to start, and it can be hard reaching out for help.

This Topic Tuesday will feature Sarah Coker, Suicide Prevention manager, from SANE Australia, who will share information and offer advice about how to care for someone who is at risk of sucide. She has worked and researched the experiences of people who have been suicidal (see the video below), and brings a wealth of practical advice.

Whether you are just recognising the signs, or have been through it, and supported someone through it, your contribution, experience and thoughts are encouraged.

Click 'like' if you are going to be there.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vl7X7t7Mga4

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In response to: Topic Tuesday - *closed* - Caring for someone who is at risk of suicide

Unknown userMember25 Aug 2015, 8:59 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday - open now - Caring for someone who is at risk of suicide

Thanks @CherryBomb it's been great to be part of the conversation this evening. My final thoughts would be to just acknowledge how difficult, scarey and overwhelming it can be to see a person you love struggle with suicidal thoughts. It's brings up many questions of "why?" and those around them can feel rejected and helpless to do anything. Just remember that you being there to listen, offer support and show them love is an AMAZING thing to be able to do and can make all the difference in keeping someone safe. Also remember to take time out to look after yourself and get support...

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday - open now - Caring for someone who is at risk of suicide

CherryBombSenior Contributor25 Aug 2015, 9:05 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday - open now - Caring for someone who is at risk of suicide

Thanks so much @Former-Member for chatting to us about a very serious, challenging and important topic.

I hope tonight was informative night for all those who participated, and were viewing the conversation. Remember, there is help out there, and you don't have to go through this alone - Conversations and open lines of communications are not only important to help keep your loved one safe, but also get support for yourself.

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