It is common and understandable that, when you hear about the death of someone you care about, especially when it appears to have been a suicide, you can feel intense depression triggers. You may even have suicidal thoughts of your own.
If this happens to you, PLEASE TALK TO SOMEONE RIGHT AWAY. You can reach out to a crisis counselor, someone you trust who is in your support network, or your therapist.
A few resources to help, if you need it:
- NAMI’s helpline: 800-950-6264
- OK 2 Talk: http://ok2talk.org/
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Call 800-273-TALK (8255)
- Crisis Text Line – Text NAMI to 741-741
