Taking care of yourself

Be kind to yourself.

Supporting others can be difficult.

Be aware of your own coping and get help if you need it by getting your own personal counselling. If you notice your usual mood, appetite, concentration, temper, thoughts, behaviour or sleep changing, these are red flags of reduced resilience. Getting back to basics such as eating well, sleeping, exercising, socialising and relaxing are good ways to look after yourself and build your resilience back up.

Maintain healthy relationship boundaries.

While it is important we all take personal responsibility to do something or find someone who can, the person at risks’

• Past

• Response

• The outcome

… is not your responsibility.

All we can do is know the signs and act on the signs by asking, listening and getting the person to a professional.

If someone you know or asked or did not ask later makes an attempt to end their life or does end their life, seek support for yourself immediately.