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Recognizing signs of distress:
Remember the acronym, "Is Path Warm?"
Isolation, Substance abuse
Purposelessness, Anxiety, Trapped, Hopelessness
Withdrawal, Anger, Recklessness, Mood changes
Source: American Association of Suicidology
How to talk to someone in distress:
It can be hard to know what to say to someone you’re concerned about. Some people have the misperception that talking about suicide will give the person in distress ideas about harming themselves. This is not true. When talking to a friend or loved one, here are some basic do’s and don’ts:
Do's:
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Listen without judgment
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Ask how you can help
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Let them know you care
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Validate their feelings
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Tell them they are not a burden
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Keep in touch even if you don't get a response
Don’t's:
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Interrupt
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Tell them how they should feel
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Be critical of them
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Tell them what they need to do to "fix" it
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Be scared to speak about feelings
Suicide Prevention Training
SOS for Higher Education: Suicide Prevention Training for Students
Learn how to identify students who are at risk for suicide, motivate distressed students to seek help, and put students in touch with support services.
QPR Suicide Prevention Training
Learn how to Question a person about suicide, Persuade a suicidal person to get help, and Refer a suicidal person to the appropriate resources. Use registration code "ILS1837184428" to take this FREE self-paced online training. Available until December 31, 2024.
24-Hour Services
The Trevor Lifeline (Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ Youth)
Faculty/Staff Assistance Services Crisis Line for University Employees
Rape Advocacy, Counseling, and Education Services (RACES)
Domestic Violence Hotline
During business hours from Mondays-Fridays between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., you can also contact the Suicide Prevention team at the Counseling Center.
Over the weekends and holidays, you can contact the Emergency Dean. The Emergency Dean supports those who are experiencing health or safety emergency situations in which an immediate university response is needed and which cannot wait until the next business day. The emergency dean, however, is not a substitute for trained emergency personnel such as 911, police, or fire professionals.
