The #TalkAwayTheDark campaign has educated people across the country on how to spot the warning signs for suicide and begin a conversation that lets someone who needs support know that help is available.

This May, for Mental Health Awareness Month, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is deepening our message to provide guidance on how to connect someone to help when they feel hesitant to receive support: sharing how to validate the fears and feelings of a person in crisis, letting them know you hear them, and reassuring them there is no shame in getting support for a matter involving their health.

On this page, you will find the #TalkAwayTheDark film, which illustrates some of the common risk factors for suicide, including a new #RealConvo Guide, “Connecting Someone to Help (When They’re Hesitant);” our library of #RealConvo Guides providing practical information on how to have caring, impactful conversations about mental health and suicide; social sharables and other resources to help spread the word; enlightening stories and perspectives; events; a chance to share your story with us; and much more. Thank you for playing an important role in bringing suicide out of the shadows, as together, we #TalkAwayTheDark.