Suicide Prevention

Grieving Someone You Lost to Suicide

On the particular shape of grief after losing someone to suicide, and why reaching for support is not optional.

Why Feeling Like a Burden Is Almost Never True

On the belief that loved ones would be better off without you, why it shows up in a crisis, and why the research says it is almost never accurate.

The Role Alcohol Plays in the Worst Nights

An honest look at how alcohol changes risk in a hard moment, without judgment and without exaggeration.

The Crisis Passes Faster Than It Feels Like It Will

What decades of research on suicide attempt survivors reveals about how long a suicidal crisis actually lasts, and why that matters.

The Gap Between Who Struggles and Who Dies

On the well documented gap between who reports suicidal thoughts and who dies by suicide, and what the research says is actually driving it.

What to Actually Say When You Are Worried About a Friend

Practical, specific language for checking in on a friend you are worried about, without needing to have the right answer ready.

The Warning Signs That Are Easy to Miss

On the subtle shifts in mood, habits, and words that are worth paying attention to, in yourself or someone you care about, and why noticing them is not about predicting the future.

Why Asking the Direct Question Helps, Not Hurts

A look at the research behind one of the most persistent myths about suicide, and what actually happens when someone is asked the direct question.

Why Do Men Have Higher Suicide Rates Than Women?

Men account for roughly 75% of suicide deaths. Not because men suffer more — but because they suffer in silence longer. Understanding why matters.

What Should I Do If I'm Having Suicidal Thoughts?

You're having thoughts of not wanting to be here anymore and you don't know what to do with them. Tell someone now — here's how.

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