Suicide is preventable.
Learn the simple steps you can take to support someone’s mental health.
Find help anywhere, anytime.
Lifeline
13 11 14
lifeline.org.au
Kids Helpline
1800 55 1800
kidshelpline.com.au
Accessline 1800 800 944
Small changes can be a sign someone is struggling
If someone is having a hard time, there will usually be changes from how they normally act.
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Have they stopped hanging out or doing things they usually enjoy?
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Do they seem angry or sad?
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Have they talked about giving up or feeling hopeless?
Notice when something feels off and check in.
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Learn about the warning signs:
suicidecallbackservice.org.au/worried-about-someone/learn-about-suicide-warning-signs
Simply ask and listen
Talking to someone you’re worried about can help them feel supported.
Start with
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“I’ve noticed you seem down - do you want to talk?”
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“I care about you. What’s going on?”
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If you’re really worried, ask: “Are you thinking about suicide?”
Don’t try to give advice or fix it.
Just start the conversation so they can talk and feel heard.
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How to talk to someone about their mental health:
beyondblue.org.au/get-support/support-someone/how-to-talk-to-someone-about-their-mental-health
Share with someone
you can trust
If someone talks about suicide, you should tell an adult you can trust:
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a teacher
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a parent
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a counsellor
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a helpline
Don’t keep it a secret. By telling someone, you are helping them get the support they need.
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Find support services
denimentalhealth.org.au/directory
Support is available
You can help them get the support they need.
Help them reach out to one of the many supports available:
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Lifeline 13 11 14
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Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800
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headspace.org.au
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School wellbeing staff or counsellor
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Accessline 1800 800 944
Reassure them they are not alone. There is support available and things can get better.
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Find support services
denimentalhealth.org.au/directory
Show kindness to yourself as well
Helping someone can feel heavy.
Talk it through, take breaks, and remember - support is there for you too.
Take a break and ask for support when you need it.
Looking after others starts with looking after yourself.
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Find help anywhere, anytime.
Lifeline
13 11 14
lifeline.org.au
Kids Helpline
1800 55 1800
kidshelpline.com.au
Accessline 1800 800 944
If you or someone you know is feeling mentally distressed or suicidal please call Accessline 1800 800 944 or present to the nearest ED department and they will help you access Mental Health Emergency Services.
If a life is in danger, CALL 000 straight away.
The wellways team in Deniliquin build suicide awareness and prevention skills within our community.
They support people and their families after suicide attempts and anyone who has been bereaved or impacted by a suicide.
Supporting Murrumbidgee Communities Impacted by Suicide
The impacts of death by suicide are far reaching.
For those impacted , and those supporting them, it can be difficult to know where to go, what to do and what to say.
This manual contains practical information to help communities across Murrumbidgee region during this time.
Read online at mphn.org.au/supporting-murrumbidgee-communities