World Mental Health Day 2019: What You Should NEVER Tell a Depressed, Suicidal Person

World Mental Health Day is held every year on October 10 with the intention of creating a better understanding of mental health disorders. The theme of World Mental Health Day 2019 is 슬롯사이트�Working together to prevent suicide.슬롯사이트� In recent times, suicides have grown by epidemic proportions. Identifying signs and timely help can save lives. Sadly, mental health is a poorly understood concept today despite rising awareness and decreasing stigma. Oftentimes, one do not know how to effectively deal with someone with problems like depression, anxiety or suicidal ideation. At such times, the language we use to communicate with a depressed, suicidal person can make a world of difference. One wrong thing you say can make them feel worse and push them to the brink. But the right thing can help them immensely. Here are some things you should NEVER say to a suicidal or depressed person.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천13 Subtle Signs of Suicidal Behaviour According to a Psychiatrist That We Miss Out On.

슬롯사이트�You Are Overreacting슬롯사이트�

The last thing they want to hear is someone trivialising their feelings. If they are talking about death and hopelessness, chances are they are already tormented enough. By saying they are overreacting, you will make them feel worse about themselves. Instead, lend an ear to what they have to say.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Who Are Most Likely to Commit Suicide? 10 Groups at Risk.

슬롯사이트�Oh, You Will Be Fine슬롯사이트�

In the throes of depression, for the suicidal person, it's difficult to envision a day when things will be "fine". Such words may be said with the best intentions but they often have the opposite impact. Be empathetic instead and give them the reassurance that you are there by their side.

슬롯사이트�Suicide is For Cowards슬롯사이트�

There슬롯사이트�s a misconception that suicide is for cowards who don슬롯사이트�t have the 슬롯사이트�courage슬롯사이트� to face life슬롯사이트�s problems. Everyone has different capacities for dealing with mental distress and it슬롯사이트�s unfair to judge them by that. It also takes tremendous courage to talk about suicide and to seek help.

슬롯사이트�If You Were Serious, You Wouldn슬롯사이트�t Be Talking About It슬롯사이트�

The worst thing while dealing with a suicidal person is thinking they are not serious about suicide. Talking about death could be a last-ditch effort for help. They may open up, thinking someone can help them out of it. Such statements are hurtful and can push the person to take the fatal step.

슬롯사이트�They Are People Doing Much Worse슬롯사이트�

Sure there are people undergoing worse trauma but they aren슬롯사이트�t a yardstick for anyone. Like we said before 슬롯사이트� each of us has different thresholds for tolerating mental distress. Just because someone슬롯사이트�s life is much worse doesn슬롯사이트�t mean the person슬롯사이트�s struggles are any trivial.

슬롯사이트�Suicide is Selfish슬롯사이트�

슬롯사이트�Think about your parents!슬롯사이트� Such statements put suicidal people in a fix and make them feel worse about themselves. They may have been enduring such feelings for a very long time for the sake of their family. At this point, they need to feel loved and not accused.

It takes a lot to save a life, mainly because most people don슬롯사이트�t show signs of their suicidal ideation. But if someone has been talking openly about death and hopelessness, it슬롯사이트�s your duty to salvage the situation with the right action. Take care to not hurt or trivialise their feelings; speak to their family and help them get professional help right away.

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