‘Acts of care can help prevent suicide’

Simple day-to-day acts of care and concern have the potential to make a difference for someone struggling with suicide.

That is the advice of the HSE Mental Health Division’s National Office for Suicide Prevention on World Suicide Prevention Day. It is encouraging people to think about how offering support may play a part in helping to prevent suicide.

The HSE points out that the act of showing care and concern to someone who may be vulnerable, can make a big difference in their lives and that asking someone whether they are OK, listening to what they have to say in a non-judgemental way, and letting them know you care, can all have a significant impact.