Suicidal thoughts

This section may help you if you are dealing with suicidal thoughts. It has ideas you can try to help you through a crisis. It explains how you can stay safe and where you can go for support.

• Just try to get through today rather than focusing on the future.
• Talk about how you are feeling with someone you trust or an emotional helpline.
• Contact a health professional such as your GP or Community Mental Health Team (CMHT).
• Try to do activities you enjoy which take your mind off what you are thinking.
• If you are in real danger of taking your own life call emergency services on 999 or go to Accident and Emergency (A&E).

This section covers:

1. How can I help myself now?
2. How can I get emotional support?
3. How can I get professional support?
4. How do I make a crisis plan?

These pages are created by Rethink Mental Illness' Advice Service in accordance with the Information Standard. Last reviewed in July 2016. Next review July 2019.