Coping With Suicidal Thoughts
I'm having thoughts of suicide. How do I cope?
- Call a crisis line or helpline. You can find some listed below under "Other Resources".
- Talk to a trusted friend or family member.
- Tell your doctor or therapist.
- Practice self-care.
- Don't be alone. Ask a trusted friend to distract you or keep you company.
- If you cannot contact a loved one or cannot keep yourself safe, please call 911 or take yourself to the emergency room.
Causes of Suicidal Ideation
Stress
Thoughts of suicide may result from overwhelming stress or lack of sleep. If this is the case, it is important to talk to your doctor or a licensed therapist.
Depression
Thoughts of suicide can be a symptom of depression. If you think you might be depressed, please talk to your doctor or a licensed therapist. If you have already been diagnosed with depression, inform your treatment team that you are struggling.
Other Mental Health Disorder
Suicidal thoughts can also result from a number of other mental health conditions. If you are thinking about suicide, please contact your doctor or a licensed therapist. If you have already been diagnosed, please let your treatment team know that you are struggling.
Trauma or Abuse
Experiencing trauma or abuse can put you at risk for suicidal ideation and other mental health challenges. If you have experienced trauma and are struggling with suicidal thoughts, you may be experiencing depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, or another trauma-related disorder. Please contact your doctor or a mental health professional, if this is the case.
Other Resources
Bruised and Wounded: Struggling to Understand Suicide by Ronald Rolheiser
Bruised and Wounded: Struggling to Understand Suicide by Ronald Rolheiser
Bruised and Wounded: Struggling to Understand Suicide by Ronald Rolheiser
Fr. Ronald Rolheiser offers an insightful Catholic discussion of grieving a loved one lost to suicide.
The Catholic Guide to Depression by Aaron Kheriaty, M.D.
Bruised and Wounded: Struggling to Understand Suicide by Ronald Rolheiser
Bruised and Wounded: Struggling to Understand Suicide by Ronald Rolheiser
Psychiatrist and practicing Catholic Aaron Kheriaty offers a complete guide on coping with depression, from diagnosis to treatment to spiritual support.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Bruised and Wounded: Struggling to Understand Suicide by Ronald Rolheiser
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline offers both calls and online chatting to support those struggling with suicidal ideation, including a support line for people who are deaf and hard of hearing as well as services in Spanish.
Crisis Text Line
"An honest conversation about suicide" with Kati Morton, LMFT
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Crisis Text Line connects you to a trained crisis counselor. If you're not comfortable talking to someone on the phone, try texting instead.
Veterans Crisis Line
"An honest conversation about suicide" with Kati Morton, LMFT
"An honest conversation about suicide" with Kati Morton, LMFT
If you're a veteran or service member, you can contact a crisis hotline or text-line specifically for veterans and their family members.
"An honest conversation about suicide" with Kati Morton, LMFT
"An honest conversation about suicide" with Kati Morton, LMFT
"An honest conversation about suicide" with Kati Morton, LMFT
Licensed therapist Kati Morton shares advice on coping with suicidal thoughts and how to help someone who is struggling.
After Suicide: There's Hope For Them And for You by Fr. Chris Alar
After Suicide: There's Hope For Them And for You by Fr. Chris Alar
After Suicide: There's Hope For Them And for You by Fr. Chris Alar
Drawing from both Church wisdom and personal experience, these authors offer a pastoral response to those grieving a loss due to suicide.
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