Suicidal ideas that are becoming more frequent or stronger are a bad sign.

Thoughts of suicide can be brief or go on for many weeks. A suicide attempt can occur at any time.

Lots of texts from lots of family and friends are protective. Save a life…send a text.

Some people find it too hard , or are too sick , to follow advice , or the ideas sent in text messages.

In the face of significant risk, professionals need to be involved.

Please be aware that medical research shows that a person (especially a male) who has previously attempted suicide in the past is at 100 times the risk of death from suicide in the future, compared to everybody else.

It is far better to let a professional intervene (together with your ongoing support until all is well) than have you as a non-professional alone trying to deal with a potentially fatal illness, which is the commonest cause of death and injury to Australians under the age of 45, male or female (Australian Bureau of Statistics).

There are a number of other ways to help a family member or friend who is suicidal.

Here are FREE services ready to help.
YOUR ongoing messages will assist also