What To Do If Your Loved One Has Made a Suicide Attempt (Guide)

Learning that a loved attempted suicide can be frightening. Knowing how best to support them can be overwhelming. Created by Sunnybrook Education, the booklet, What To Do If Your Loved One Has Made a Suicide Attempt provides information about suicide, what to do so support someone in crisis, ways you can take care of yourself, and suicide prevention resources.

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Support needs will differ for each individual but the most important thing is to tell the person that you care, that they are valued and that you are available to provide support.

What To do If Your Loved One Has Made a Suicide Attempt

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