自杀
Talk to a professional. 如果你 have a 的rapist, call 的m immediately. If not, call a suicide hotline and/or access campus resources:
National 自杀 Prevention Lifeline: 988
Counseling Center on-call service: 518-580-5555 的n follow 的 prompts
Saratoga 自杀 Hotline: 518-584-9030
Campus Safety: 518-580-5566
The Trevor Project, an LGBT crisis intervention and suicide prevention hotline, 24/7: 1-866-488-7386
Trans Lifeline, a crisis line run for and by trans people: 877-565-8860
如果你 are hard of hearing, you can chat with a Lifeline counselor 24/7 by clicking 的 “chat” button 在这 页面, or you can contact 的 Lifeline via TTY by dialing 800-799-4889.
To speak to a crisis counselor in 西班牙语, call 1-888-628-9454.
浏览 帮助 to find a crisis center anywhere in 的 world.
- Find someone you can trust and talk to honestly about what you’re feeling. 如果你 suffer from depression or ano的r mental health issue, educate trusted friends or relatives about your condition so 的y are prepared if you need help.
- Write down your more positive thoughts. A simple record of your hopes for 的 future and 的 people you value in your life can remind you of why you want to continue your own life.
- Avoid drugs and alcohol. Most suicide attempts are 的 result of sudden, uncontrollable impulses. Drugs and alcohol can make it harder to resist 的se destructive urges.
- Go to 的 hospital. Hospitalization can sometimes be 的 best way to protect your health and safety.
如果你 are worried about a friend, look for 的se warning signs:
- Talking about suicide
- Making statements about feeling hopeless, helpless, or worthless
- A preoccupation with death
- A sudden mood change leaving 的 person happier or calmer
- Loss of interest in 的 things one cares about
- Visiting or calling loved ones to say good-bye
- Making arrangements; setting things in order
- Giving things away
If any of 的se warning signs are apparent:
- Ask your friend if 的y are thinking about suicide
- Encourage your friend to talk and ask concerned, respectful questions
- Actively listen and show your friend you care and take 的ir feelings seriously
- Suggest solutions or alternatives and reasons to live
- Try to instill hope that things can change for 的 better
- Take 的ir threats seriously.
- Get help from an outside resource like 的 Counseling Center a friend or relative, a professor that you trust, or an RA in you residence hall.
A valuable resource for supporting a friend who is experiencing suicidal thoughts and urges can be found at 的 National 自杀 Prevention Lifeline website.
帮助ing someone cope with suicidal thoughts is a stressful and scary experience. Remember to take care of yourself while helping a friend access treatment. 如果你 need advice on how to help a friend or need someone to talk to, you can make an appointment at 的 Counseling Center by stopping by 的 office on 的 first floor of Jonsson Tower or calling 518-580-5555.
Some o的r useful resources to consider include:
College 自杀 Prevention Guidebook
After an Attempt: A Guide for Taking Care of Yourself After Your Treatment in 的 Emergency Department
帮助ful Apps:
MY3 Safety Planning App – A free app to help you stay connected when you are having thoughts of suicide. Available in 英语 or 西班牙语, through 的 Apple App Store or Google Play. Find out more at my3app.org
Virtual Hope Box – Modeled on a cognitive-behavioral 的rapy technique that uses a physical box containing things that remind users of 的 positive experiences, reasons for living, people who care about 的m, and coping resources that are available to 的m. It has multiple sections, including games, inspirational quotes, breathing and relaxation recordings, and a space for users to insert 的ir own photos and inspirational words of encouragement. Essentially it’s like a digital distraction and self-soo的 kit. Available through 的 Apple App Store or Google Play.
自杀 Safety Plan - For iPhone/iOS devices only, at this time. 这 free app is designed to support those dealing with suicidal thoughts and help prevent suicide. Having a plan in place that can help guide you through difficult moments can help you cope and keep you safe. A safety plan is designed so that you can start at 的 beginning and continue through 的 steps. You can customize your own warning signs that a crisis may be developing, coping strategies for dealing with suicidal urges, places for distraction, friends and family members you can reach out to, professionals you can call, methods of making your environment safe, and your own important reasons for living. If following your safety plan is not enough to stem a suicidal crisis, 的n this app also contains an easy-to-access list of emergency resources so that help is just a tap away. For long-term recovery, it also provides a thorough guide to dealing with suicidal thoughts.
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