Virtual Guide to

Suicide Prevention

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What are you here for?

For Myself

For Someone Else In Crisis

Ways to Help

More Information
 For Myself

Self-Care

Suicidal Thoughts

Mental Health Treatment Locator

Other Tips to Stay Positive and Happy

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 Self-Care

De-stress Music Playlists

Breathing Exercises

Things That Give Comfort

Apps to Manage Mental Health

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 De-stress Music Playlists

Stress Relief

Anxiety Relief

BTS (K-pop)

24/7 Relaxing Music Youtube

Livestream

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 Things That Give Comfort
● A gift someone gave you
● Something that has deep meaning to you
● Weighted blankets
● Diffusers
● Pillows
● Aromatherapy
● Therapeutic tools
● Books
● Headphones
● Conversation — talk to someone about how you feel!

Comforting Items List

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 Breathing Exercises
Calm Breathing GIFs

Deep Breathing Exercises for

Beginners Video

Meditation Playlists

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 Meditation Playlists

Guided Breathing Meditation

Miracle Sleep & Chakra Balancing

Breathing Exercises

Relax and Breath

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 Apps to Manage Mental Health

Talkspace Therapy and Counseling

Moodpath: Depression and Anxiety

Motivation - Daily Quotes

Headspace Other
: Meditation
Apps and Stress

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 Suicidal Thoughts
Know that you are not alone and there
are always people to support you ♡

National Sucicide Prevention Lifeline

1-800-273-8255

NYC Well: Talk. Text. Chat. 24/7

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

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 Mental Health Treatment Services Locator

NYC Well Service Finder

SAMHSA’s National Helpline:

1-800-662-HELP (4357)

FindTreatment.gov

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 Other Tips To Stay Positive and Happy
● Try different hobbies to find something that you really enjoy doing
● Know that it is okay to not be productive — go at your own pace!
● List the things that you are grateful for
● Try to surround yourself with a positive environment/people
● Exercise more
● Get enough sleep every day
● Go outdoors more often (if you can)
● Try taking a social media break
● Try meditation or yoga
● Try journaling your feelings and thoughts consistently
● Watch motivational or inspiring videos on YouTube
● Try to live life for yourself, not others
● Smile more often •ᴗ•

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 For Someone Else In Crisis

Risk Factors & Warning Signs

Tips on how to have the conversation

Additional Support

Related Mental Disorders

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 Risk Factors & Warning Signs
Risk Factors: If a person talks about:
● Mental disorder ● Killing themselves
● Alcohol and other substance abuse ● Feeling hopeless
● Other health issues ● Having no reason to live
● Hopelessness ● Feeling like a burden
● History of trauma or abuse
● Job loss Behavior:
● Relationship breakup ● Eating less or eating more
● Feeling of isolation ● No motivation to do any activities
● Exposure to suicide (in real life or online) ● Lack of interest in anything
● Lack of healthcare, especially mental ● Disconnected from people and things
health services

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 Tips on how to have the conversation
What to Do to Help
● Be empathetic (be understanding and
supportive)
● Be direct (ie. “Are you thinking about
commiting suicide?”)
● Use phrases, such as:
○ “I am here for you”
○ “I care about you”
○ “You matter a lot”
● Try to support them as much as you can
● Seek additional help if you feel that you can
not talk to them alone
What NOT to Do
● Be sympathetic (don’t say you feel sorry for
them)
● Be roundabout (ie. “Are you thinking about
hurting yourself?)
● Say phrases, such as:
○ “It’s all in your head”
○ “Cheer up”
○ “Relax”
○ “We all get sad sometimes”
○ “You’re being dramatic”

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 Additional Support
It is okay to be confused on how to help a loved one in crisis, but it is important to act fast
by reaching out to other family or friends that can help and/or using the additional
resources below.

If you believe they are in imminent risk of suicide, call 911 for immediate assistance.

National Sucicide Prevention Lifeline

1-800-273-8255

NAMI Of New York State

Family Support

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 Related Mental Related Mental Illness

Depression Substance Abuse

PTSD
Bipolar Disorder
(Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)

Seasonal Affective Disorder Dysthymic Disorder

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 Ways to Help

Donation Links

Support on Social Media

Volunteering Opportunities

Share the Message

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 Donation Links
American Foundation for Suicide
Prevention

Center for Suicide Awareness

National Action Alliance for Suicide

Prevention

The Jeb Foundation

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 Support on Social Media
● Follow mental health support Instagram accounts:
○ American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (@afspnational)
○ Mental Health Advocate (@advocating.mentalhealth)
○ Mental Health Support (@mentalhealthagram)
● Look out for your friends, family, classmates, coworkers, etc. on social media for
any warning signs
● If someone does not seem to be at imminent risk, report their post so they can be
directed to resources that may help
● If someone seems to be at imminent risk of suicide, call 911

Learn More About How

To Report Self-Harm

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 Volunteering Opportunities
Join the NYC Chapter for American
Foundation for Suicide Prevention

NYC Samaritans Hotline Volunteer

Become a Crisis Counselor

Project 2025

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 Share the Message
● Post, share, and repost this virtual guide + other resources on social media

● Look out for your loved ones

● Tell you friends, family, and community to get involved

● Post awareness posters around your school/community

● Tell your friends/family and show them how to look for warning signs

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 More Information

Suicide Statistics

Depression Statistics

Other FAQ

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 Suicide Statistics
● According to the CDC:
○ Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the US
○ Every day there are approximately 123 suicides per day, or 48,000 a year in the US
(one death every 12 minutes)
○ There are an estimated 1.4m suicide attempts each year in the US
○ For every 25 suicide attempts, there is estimated to be one suicide
○ In 2018, firearms accounted for about 50% of all suicide deaths
● Men die by suicide 3.53 times more often than women
● The rate of suicide is highest in middle-aged white men
● The annual suicide rate increased by 24% between 1999 and 2014
● Suicide is the second largest cause of death for teens aged 15-19 in the world

Learn More on the CDC Website

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 Depression Statistics
● Major depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the US
● Depression affects 20-25% of Americans ages 18+ in a given year and is most common
in ages 18 to 25
● There are over 3 million cases of depression in the US a year
● Over 15% of people in the United States have suffered from depression at some point in
their lives
● Depression has a high co-occurrence rate with anxiety and substance abuse (over 60%)
● Over 264 million people suffer from depression globally
● Women are nearly twice as likely to be affected by depression than men
● 80-90% of people who seek treatment for depression are successfully treated

Learn More on the CDC Website

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 Other FAQ

General Mental Health FAQ

Depression FAQ

Suicide FAQ

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