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Supporting someone who is feeling suicidal or after an attempt

Tool Kit for helping someone at risk of suicide

Download Tool Kit for Helping Someone at risk of Suicide PDF 212.3 kb
Toolkit developed by Lifeline's Information Service, a mental health information service.

SANE Australia

SANE Steps: How to Help when someone is suicidal.

When someone you know needs help (WA)

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 (WA).

http://www.mcsp.org.au/community/carers_pack

Not just a cry for help (UK)

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)

Suicide: taking care of yourself after an attempt - Consumer guide.

Suicide: taking care of yourself and your family after an attempt - Family guide.

Suicide: helping patients and their families - Physician/provider guide.

MIND (UK National Association for Mental Health)

How to help someone who is suicidal.

How to cope as a carer.

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The diagnosis of mental health disorders requires trained medical professionals. The information on this Internet site 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 Australia.