Talking about suicide

Talking about suicide can be difficult and confronting. However, being able to talk about thoughts and feelings of suicide is important.  

Having open, nonjudgmental conversations about suicide reduces stigma and increases the likelihood of seeking or offering support.  

Be mindful of the use of language when speaking about suicide. Download a guide to appropriate language here.

• How to tell someone you are thinking about suicide 

• How to ask someone if they are thinking about suicide 

• Supporting yourself through a suicide crisis 

• Supporting someone else through a crisis