I'm worried about suicide

I'm worried about suicide

If you are worried about suicide it is really important to talk to an adult you trust. 

Having thoughts of suicide in your head can be incredibly scary. And if you’ve gone through a suicide attempt, you may be feeling all sorts of things, or nothing at all.

But feeling like this is more normal than you think. Lots of people have suicidal thoughts. It’s just that people don’t often talk about them. However you’re feeling, help is out there. 

We've also got some information on this page which we hope you will find helpful.

This page will help you understand why you might be feeling this way and what to do about it. There’s also a video about getting counselling for suicidal thoughts, if you feel ready to take this step.

CALM’s guide on coping with suicidal thoughts has loads of useful advice. And if you’re dealing with other tough things, like anxiety, depression, money worries or a break up, CALM has you covered.

This page from Mind lists support services where you’ll find people who will listen and understand without judgement if you have had a suicide attempt. It also has tips on things you can do to take care of yourself now.

Safety plans

One thing you might want to think about is what's called a safety plan . They can be very useful to keep you safe.

There are some simple questions you can answer, and writing these down can help you remember. It only takes 5 to 10 minutes and an adult will normally work with you to complete it.

You can download an example plan here. It was created by Papyrus, a charity that supports young people (under 35) at risk of suicide.

There is always hope

As a young person, Steph experienced really difficult times. In this NHS 24 video, she describes what made the difference for her.

She was able to find the right people to speak to, and finally felt listened to - and believed.