If you think that someone you know wants to end their life, please reach out
Contrary to popular belief, the overwhelming abundance of research tells us that asking someone if they are thinking about suicide will not make them more suicidal. The opposite is true - the person may feel a sense of relief in just being able to talk openly about their mental health, life circumstances, and thoughts of suicide.
I used to joke that if someone were to jump out of the 4th floor of Grainger..
2 more people would follow, no questions asked. And also that I'd be the one to lead it.
