If you have been experiencing thoughts of suicide, this toolkit is designed to help keep you safe and find support in times of distress.
A sense of struggling to cope can sometimes be compounded by feelings of overwhelm and helplessness. This may be as a result of loss, grief, or trauma, or a culmination of day-to-day stressors which have accumulated over time. At times, one or all of these factors can lead to thoughts of self-harm or suicide.
If this is the case for you, having a safety plan in place can be a useful guide for support in times of distress. A plan can give you concrete strategies to focus on the here and now, help keep you safe, and reduce the intensity of suicidal thoughts.
Focusing on things that are within your control allows you to manage emotional distress, and connect with yourself and your loved ones.
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