Supporting someone who is feeling suicidal or after an attempt
Tool kit developed by Lifeline's Information Service, a mental health information service.
SANE Steps: How to Help when someone is suicidal.
A community website from the Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention (MCSP), Western Australia "if you are concerned about someone who may be at risk or you are supporting someone who is suicidal."
Information and support pack for those concerned about someone who is distressed or suicidal.
A booklet for those who know someone who has made an attempt to take their own life.
After an Attempt brochures from NAMI (US National Alliance on Mental Illness)
MIND (UK National Association for Mental Health)
These mental health first aid guidelines are applicable to a range of developing mental disorders and mental health crisis situations. They were produced using the Delphi method, which a systematic way of assessing the consensus of a panel of experts. The guidelines consist of first aid actions that have been rated as important or essential by expert panels of professionals, consumers and carers.
Disclaimer
The diagnosis of mental health disorders requires trained medical professionals. The information on this website is to be used for educational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for seeking professional care in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders. Any reference to a commercial product, process, service, company or organisation should not be taken as an endorsement or recommendation by Lifeline.
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