Suicide Prevention is EVERYONE’S responsibility.

Suicide ALWAYS has warning Signs:

      Verbal warnings: The person talks about death/wanting to die/dying

      Behavioral warnings: The person behaves differently than they normally do

      Situational warnings: Some life situation is causing them extreme stress/worry

Do you know someone who has?

      Behaved in a different way lately/Is more emotional

      Has stopped talking or started spending a lot of time alone?

      Started drinking more or using drugs to deal with feelings?

      Talked about killing himself or herself, or someone

      Had something bad happen to them recently

How can you help them?

Use AAA method

Ask: Are you thinking about suicide?

Appeal: Persuade them to stay alive by offering support and listening to them.

Assist: Refer them to Professionals who can help or assist them in getting the help they need

Suicide Prevention is EVERYONE’S responsibility.

    If you are in distress or know someone

 who is, use the AAA method of reaching

out to a person.

    No one expects you to have all the answers-you only need to connect them to people who do.

    Assist the person by referring them to SAHAYAM-OU Psychological Counseling Center at 040-27682451 

    If it is an immediate threat contact Sahayam at (040) 27682451 or 90002-34262 immediately

    After hours or on weekends contact the Institute of Mental Health at:  (040) 23814442 or (040) 23813252.