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Having aConversation with aFriend about Suicide988Text “HOPELINE”to 741741Suicide & Crisis Lifeline24/7 Call,Text,ChatMental Health &Suicide ResourcesLocal Resources911 for immediate risk or University Police 715-839-4972Northwest Connections: 1-888-552-6642Counseling Services: 715-836-5521Student Health Services: 715-836-5360Dean of Students Office: 715-836-5626Student of Concern Form http://www.uwec.edu/dosClick on the “Seek help for a student”and fill out the formCenter for Awareness of Sexual Assault Crisis Line:715-836-4357Great Rivers (Local Crisis Line): 211Mayo Clinic Health System (Emergency): 715-838-3242Other ResourcesSuicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call/Text 988Text "HOPELINE" to 741741Trevor Project (LGBTQIA+) Lifeline:1-866-488-7386Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services(SAMHSA) National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233Myths & TruthsAround SuicideFurther Reading?How to Help, Signs to Watch For, &Resources to Connect Them ToTalking about suicide willlead to and encouragesuicideMost suicide deathshappen suddenlywithout warningSuicide only affectsthose with a mentalhealth conditionSuicide can’t be preventedResearch shows it’s the opposite! Talking aboutsuicide reduces stigma and allows individuals to seekhelp & share their story.Most people give warning signs before they attempt suicide. Thisis why it is imoprtant to learn the warning signs and understandthem. It may seem sudden/without warning because sometimes itis hard to recognize the warning signs.Not all who die by suicide have a mental health condition& many with a mental health condition are not affectedby suicidal thoughts.Suicide is preventable and interventions targeted tothose at risk, helping others identify those at risk, andpromoting protective factors will help prevent suicide.

The Role of FriendsWarning SignsHow to Help/Havethe ConversationAsk - be specificBe there for themhelp Keep them safeHelp them connectFollow up with themChangesTalkingFeelingsAvoid judging them, arguing with them, oraccusing them of anythingAvoid telling them it’s going to be OKBecause we can’t guarantee it will beright awayAvoid diagnosing the problem or trying to fixit for them Instead just listen to them and ask howyou can helpAvoid promising confidentiality You may have to tell someone to getthem the help they needAbout wanting to die or about killing themselvesDeath or recent fascination with deathAbout ways to access lethal means for a suicideor searching online for waysMaking plans for a suicideAbout rage or talking about seeking revengeFeeling unbearable pain (emotional orphysical) Feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, orfeeling “trapped”Feeling guilt, shame, or angerFeeling like they are a burdenFeeling/Acting anxious or agitating; behavingrecklesslyIncrease in alcohol or drug useWithdrawal from friends, family, or communityGiving away their belongingsChanges in sleep - sleeping too much or toolittleIncreases in anxiety, depression, and/oremotional distressLoss of interest in personalappearance/hygiene [**Warning signs are not a guarantee that someone may be suicidal but theyare signs that someone is thinking about suicide or struggling and likely needssupport. Also those who are suicidal may experience these signs differently ornot at all.**]Helpful Things toAvoid:

The Role of FriendsWarning SignsHow to Help/Havethe ConversationAsk - be specificBe there for themhelp Keep them safeHelp them connectFollow up with themChangesTalkingFeelingsAvoid judging them, arguing with them, oraccusing them of anythingAvoid telling them it’s going to be OKBecause we can’t guarantee it will beright awayAvoid diagnosing the problem or trying to fixit for them Instead just listen to them and ask howyou can helpAvoid promising confidentiality You may have to tell someone to getthem the help they needAbout wanting to die or about killing themselvesDeath or recent fascination with deathAbout ways to access lethal means for a suicideor searching online for waysMaking plans for a suicideAbout rage or talking about seeking revengeFeeling unbearable pain (emotional orphysical) Feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, orfeeling “trapped”Feeling guilt, shame, or angerFeeling like they are a burdenFeeling/Acting anxious or agitating; behavingrecklesslyIncrease in alcohol or drug useWithdrawal from friends, family, or communityGiving away their belongingsChanges in sleep - sleeping too much or toolittleIncreases in anxiety, depression, and/oremotional distressLoss of interest in personalappearance/hygiene [**Warning signs are not a guarantee that someone may be suicidal but theyare signs that someone is thinking about suicide or struggling and likely needssupport. Also those who are suicidal may experience these signs differently ornot at all.**]Helpful Things toAvoid:

The Role of FriendsWarning SignsHow to Help/Havethe ConversationAsk - be specificBe there for themhelp Keep them safeHelp them connectFollow up with themChangesTalkingFeelingsAvoid judging them, arguing with them, oraccusing them of anythingAvoid telling them it’s going to be OKBecause we can’t guarantee it will beright awayAvoid diagnosing the problem or trying to fixit for them Instead just listen to them and ask howyou can helpAvoid promising confidentiality You may have to tell someone to getthem the help they needAbout wanting to die or about killing themselvesDeath or recent fascination with deathAbout ways to access lethal means for a suicideor searching online for waysMaking plans for a suicideAbout rage or talking about seeking revengeFeeling unbearable pain (emotional orphysical) Feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, orfeeling “trapped”Feeling guilt, shame, or angerFeeling like they are a burdenFeeling/Acting anxious or agitating; behavingrecklesslyIncrease in alcohol or drug useWithdrawal from friends, family, or communityGiving away their belongingsChanges in sleep - sleeping too much or toolittleIncreases in anxiety, depression, and/oremotional distressLoss of interest in personalappearance/hygiene [**Warning signs are not a guarantee that someone may be suicidal but theyare signs that someone is thinking about suicide or struggling and likely needssupport. Also those who are suicidal may experience these signs differently ornot at all.**]Helpful Things toAvoid:

Having aConversation with aFriend about Suicide988Text “HOPELINE”to 741741Suicide & Crisis Lifeline24/7 Call,Text,ChatMental Health &Suicide ResourcesLocal Resources911 for immediate risk or University Police 715-839-4972Northwest Connections: 1-888-552-6642Counseling Services: 715-836-5521Student Health Services: 715-836-5360Dean of Students Office: 715-836-5626Student of Concern Form http://www.uwec.edu/dosClick on the “Seek help for a student”and fill out the formCenter for Awareness of Sexual Assault Crisis Line:715-836-4357Great Rivers (Local Crisis Line): 211Mayo Clinic Health System (Emergency): 715-838-3242Other ResourcesSuicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call/Text 988Text "HOPELINE" to 741741Trevor Project (LGBTQIA+) Lifeline:1-866-488-7386Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services(SAMHSA) National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233Myths & TruthsAround SuicideFurther Reading?How to Help, Signs to Watch For, &Resources to Connect Them ToTalking about suicide willlead to and encouragesuicideMost suicide deathshappen suddenlywithout warningSuicide only affectsthose with a mentalhealth conditionSuicide can’t be preventedResearch shows it’s the opposite! Talking aboutsuicide reduces stigma and allows individuals to seekhelp & share their story.Most people give warning signs before they attempt suicide. Thisis why it is imoprtant to learn the warning signs and understandthem. It may seem sudden/without warning because sometimes itis hard to recognize the warning signs.Not all who die by suicide have a mental health condition& many with a mental health condition are not affectedby suicidal thoughts.Suicide is preventable and interventions targeted tothose at risk, helping others identify those at risk, andpromoting protective factors will help prevent suicide.

Having aConversation with aFriend about Suicide988Text “HOPELINE”to 741741Suicide & Crisis Lifeline24/7 Call,Text,ChatMental Health &Suicide ResourcesLocal Resources911 for immediate risk or University Police 715-839-4972Northwest Connections: 1-888-552-6642Counseling Services: 715-836-5521Student Health Services: 715-836-5360Dean of Students Office: 715-836-5626Student of Concern Form http://www.uwec.edu/dosClick on the “Seek help for a student”and fill out the formCenter for Awareness of Sexual Assault Crisis Line:715-836-4357Great Rivers (Local Crisis Line): 211Mayo Clinic Health System (Emergency): 715-838-3242Other ResourcesSuicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call/Text 988Text "HOPELINE" to 741741Trevor Project (LGBTQIA+) Lifeline:1-866-488-7386Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services(SAMHSA) National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233Myths & TruthsAround SuicideFurther Reading?How to Help, Signs to Watch For, &Resources to Connect Them ToTalking about suicide willlead to and encouragesuicideMost suicide deathshappen suddenlywithout warningSuicide only affectsthose with a mentalhealth conditionSuicide can’t be preventedResearch shows it’s the opposite! Talking aboutsuicide reduces stigma and allows individuals to seekhelp & share their story.Most people give warning signs before they attempt suicide. Thisis why it is imoprtant to learn the warning signs and understandthem. It may seem sudden/without warning because sometimes itis hard to recognize the warning signs.Not all who die by suicide have a mental health condition& many with a mental health condition are not affectedby suicidal thoughts.Suicide is preventable and interventions targeted tothose at risk, helping others identify those at risk, andpromoting protective factors will help prevent suicide.