Suicide is a serious problem in our time. This is a tragedy for everyone: family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and communities. Few of us may still consider suicide a taboo, are even afraid to discuss it, or do not know what to do when there are friends and relatives who want to commit suicide. Suicide begins with a thought that we previously underestimated. As friends or close family, of course, we always want to lend a helping hand and help them as much as possible to get rid of these suicidal thoughts. What can be done? Start by asking yourself what makes the person feel bad. People with suicidal thoughts find it difficult to explain how bitter their life is, so it seems that there is no other way but to kill themselves. We need to know that people with suicidal thoughts are in an ambivalent state, so the most important thing is how to help them get rid of these feelings. It is important to talk privately with a relative or friend who is having suicidal thoughts. You can start the conversation by asking him what made him feel so bad that he considered committing suicide. Make sure our family or friends feel comfortable and safe to open up and communicate. Start with sentences expressing our sympathy and concern for them and allow them to pour out all their feelings. During our conversations with relatives/friends who are suicidal, it is best to avoid any form of judgment. Let them tell stories safely and comfortably without fear of judgement. Listening without judgment is necessary to build trust and build emotional bridges between us and them. The purpose of talking to relatives/friends who are suicidal is to maintain a connection with them so that they feel that they are not alone. So they also want to talk about their current situation so that we can help them get the right help. Understand that no matter how well they tell stories of anger, sadness and even overwhelming emotions, we still need to listen patiently, calmly and accept them without judging. Make sure he is not alone, offer your help Convince our relatives or closest friends of that they are not alone and express that we truly care. Send love and empathy to the fact that they are very important to us so that no matter what they are facing right now, we will always be ready to help them. Make sure we really take the suicidal thoughts in their minds seriously so that they feel safe telling us about what they have experienced. Reassure that there will always be hope People with suicidal thoughts sometimes don't see that there is always hope. Slowly reassure them that there is still hope by offering help when they need it, or slowly introducing the message that feelings of sadness, anger, worthlessness, and suicidal thoughts are temporary. Once again, make sure that his life means a lot to us, and whatever he is facing now will gradually pass. We assure that we will always be there to help him. Understanding that we will always be there to help a loved one is truly necessary emphasize for relatives/friends who are thinking about suicide. Continue to pay attention to them and never stop caring. However, we need to remember that we cannot force circumstances when what we do does not improve their well-being. This is because we are not responsible for making their lives better or improving their living conditions. What we can do is continue to provide support in the form of understanding that they are not alone and we will always be there for them when they need help. The only thing that can make them feel better or get rid of thoughts of suicide is their commitment to the process of self-healing. I would appreciate your assessment and comments. Psychological counseling Sergey Popov - - 89152853918