Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Caroline Flack: What to do when someone tells you they feel suicidal
Not solely because of the pandemic, the number of people who took their own lives increased in some countries like Japan and Korea, which saw a sharp increase among women and the young. Help can be offered if only those who have suicidal thoughts open their mouths. And even if one does, it might not be so easy to find why the person suffers so much unless they are carefully and thoughtfully consulted. According to a mental health expert, open questions help someone talk more easily and freely. And instead of keep asking questions, it’s better to be patient and let the person speak when they feel more comfortable. Also, it’s actually better not to have the person feel judged because they are so desperate and struggling with pressure.
Indeed. If people can talk openly about their feeling and stress, they can be helped before they feel suicidal.
Read the article and learn about what you could do if someone needs your help desperately.
https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-56327821
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