(Wyoming) – The Wyoming Suicide Prevention Task Force provided us with five key ways you can help someone struggling with Depression and thoughts of Suicide:
1. Take suicide threats seriously and take immediate action.
2. Be calm and non-judgmental.
3. Encourage the person to share his/her feelings.
4.Speak to them with care and compassion.
5. Never leave a suicidal person alone.
Make sure to contact a reliable family member or close friend and follow up to make sure the person is getting the help they need.
If you know of someone struggling with depression and suicide please call the suicide hotline: 1 (800) 273-8255.