Navigating Suicidal Thoughts: Understanding and Support

Make A Safety Plan:A safety plan is a plan to support you at times when you may be thinking about suicide. This plan is personal to you, and may includerecognising your warning signs, what has helped you cope in the past, names and contact details of anyone who can help,names and contact details of professionals or agencies,helplines and listening services and Details of a safe place you can go, if you need to. Learn More About Safety Plans
Learn To Manage Difficult Feelings: Take each day at a time. There might be good days and bad days. Try to focus on each day at a time and set yourself small, achievable goals.
Develop Coping Tools: Develop coping strategies that work for you. Self-help resources can help you work through difficult feelings and learn coping skills.
Allow yourself to feel your feelings: Suppressing your feelings when they happen can cause them to build up over time and make them even harder to cope with. Think about what caused you to feel suicidal and share this with those supporting you.
Make A Hope Box: Fill with memories and items that can provide comfort and help lift your mood when you feel down. The box can contain anything that is meaningful and helpful to you. For example A perfume or smell that's important to you, a favourite book, positive quotes, photos, letters, poems, notes to yourself, a cuddly toy. Learn More About Hope Box
Learn Your Triggers: Keeping a diary can help you find patterns in your mood over time. It can also help you think about what might be causing you to feel suicidal. You can track your feelings by using an online mood diary. See our Resources Page for links to some mood diaries you could try.Learn More About Journalling
Look After Your Physical Health: This includes prioritise Good Sleep, avoiding Recreational Drugs and Alcohol and your diet
Make Plans To Look Forward To: Planning time to spend with others or doing things you enjoy can help you feel more positive about the future. It doesn't have to be something big like a holiday. You could book tickets to a music or art event, or try joining a club.

Useful Tools

Below we have included some tools we think you will find useful.

Facts Or Opinion

This activity is all about distinguishing between facts and opinions to challenge cognitive distortions.

Automatic Thought Tracker

This is a cozy little space for you to jot down thoughts and identify patterns.

Putting Thoughts On Trial

Evaluate and challenge your thoughts by putting them on trial.

A Letter To Your Future Self

Write a letter to your future self to reflect and set goals.

Self Care Plan Builder

Create a personalised self-care plan to maintain well-being.

Interactive Drawing

Create and colour artwork with our drawing tool.

Guided Visualisation Exercise

Practice relaxation techniques with guided visualisation.

Safety Plan

Create a personalised, practical safety plan for mental health crises.

Positive Affirmations

Affirmations help improve self-esteem and confidence. They encourage positive self-talk and challenge negative beliefs, fostering a more optimistic mindset.

Mindful Breathing Exercises

These involve focused, slow breathing to promote relaxation and reduce stress. You pay attention to each breath, which helps calm your mind.

Journalling and Expressive Writing

Writing your thoughts and feelings in a journal can provide emotional release and insight into your emotions and thought patterns.

What Is A Hopebox

A Hopebox is a personal collection of items that inspire hope, comfort, and positive memories. It's a tangible way to lift spirits during challenging times.

Help Journalling

Discover our interactive guide to kick-start your journalling journey. Tips, prompts, and inspiration await.

Find Someone To Talk To

Listening services offer confidential support, allowing individuals to talk openly about their feelings or problems without judgement.