When someone is at risk

If you think someone is thinking about suicide, assume you are the only one who will reach out. Here’s how to talk to someone who may be struggling with their mental health.

What to do when someone is at risk

If you think someone is thinking about suicide, assume you are the only one who will reach out. Here’s how to talk to someone who may be struggling with their mental health.

Mental health conditions and suicide

While the presence of a mental health condition may contribute to increased suicide risk, it is important to note that the majority of people who live with mental health conditions will not die by suicide.

Father and daughter sitting on sofa looking at electronic tablet

Teens and suicide: What parents should know

As a parent, you can approach suicide prevention in the same way you do other safety or health issues for your children. By educating yourself, you can learn what puts kids at greatest risk for suicide – and what protects them most strongly.

Suicide prevention interventions and treatments

Many helpful interventions and treatments have been developed in recent years for individuals who are experiencing suicidal ideation or who have made suicide attempts.

Preventing suicide in military families

Depression, PTSD, Bipolar, substance use disorder: these and other mental health conditions are serious illnesses, and are serious illnesses that warrant support and treatment. No combat necessary: more than half of military suicides involve soldiers who have never been deployed.