Suicide can affect everyone regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, and culture. Listening to and supporting people in these circumstances can save lives. Not all people with mental health difficulties will have thoughts of suicide, and not all people who complete suicide experienced mental illness.Most people thinking about suicide don't want to die; they want to end they pain they are suffering. Sometimes, nobody could have predicted a death by suicide. In many cases, help and support can make a difference, and avert a tragic outcome. Listening to, and supporting people in these circumstances can save lives. One of the most important ways to help someone experiencing thoughts of suicide is to encourage them to talk, listen to them, and to take it seriously.
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