Thread by @MentallyAwareNG

If you need psychological help, and you ask for it, or post a tweet that suggests you need help, and we are tagged to it, we assure you, we will do everything to reach out to you regardless of your past or present. We aren't here to be your judges and we will hear you out.

Here's reason why we won't take any suicide tweet or call as a joke:

No suicide attempt or cry for help should be dismissed or treated lightly! /1

Why Do People Attempt Suicide?
A suicide attempt is a clear indication that something is gravely wrong in a person’s life. No matter the race or age of the person; how rich or poor they are, it is true that most people who die by suicide have a mental or emotional disorder./2

The most common underlying disorder is depression, 30% to 70% of suicide victims suffer from major depression or bipolar (manic-depressive) disorder.

Warning Signs of Someone Considering Suicide:

Any one of these signs does not necessarily mean the person is considering suicide, but several of these symptoms may signal a need for help: /3

1. Verbal suicide threats such as, “You’d be better off without me.” or “Maybe I won’t be around”

2. Expressions of hopelessness and helplessness

3. Previous suicide attempts

4. Daring or risk-taking behavior

5. Personality changes

6. Depression

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7. Giving away prized possessions

8. Lack of interest in future plans

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Remember: Eight out of ten people considering suicide give some sign of their intentions. People who talk about suicide, threaten suicide, or call suicide crisis centers are 30 times more likely than average to kill themselves. /6

If You Think Someone Is Considering Suicide:

1. Trust your instincts that the person may be in trouble

2. Talk with the person about your concerns. Communication needs to include LISTENING

3. Ask direct questions without being judgmental.
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4. Determine if the person has a specific plan to carry out the suicide. The more detailed, the greater the risk.

5. Get professional help, even if the person resists

6. Do not leave the person alone

7. Do not act shocked or judgmental

8. Do not counsel the person yourself
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And most importantly, as it applies to users of this platform, learn to apply empathy to tweets about suicide regardless of any encounters in the past. Always ask yourself, what if it's real? However, Do not make promises of any physical compensations to anyone. /9

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