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How can I best help prevent people from committing suicide? (lemmy.world)
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I've lost 3 men in my life to suicide, 1 very close and very recently. What resources can I engage with to help. Literally what can I do, outside of generic advice, what's an action I can proactively take. Are suicide hotlines still a thing? Is being an operator on there possible and what qualifications are there.

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[–] 28 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 child)

I wish I had sage advice for you. I lost my first born to suicide 13 years ago this month, and my best friend 3 4 years ago.

My son was in therapy, among other things to help. I kept telling them he needed to be in inpatient psychiatric care, with constant suicide watch. They disagreed.

My best friend was in a depression spiral, stemming from a work related back injury.

I was actively trying to help both. I realize now, I am not properly equipped to help alone.

Edit: I realized my friend went in 2022, not 2023.

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