Thread by @JShahryar

You know what doesn't stop suicide? Posting a Facebook update every six months in response to a celebrity's suicide that says, "If you ever feel like killing yourself, reach out to me." Or, "I'm always here for you. Call me if you need me."

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You know what DOES stop suicide? Talking to people you care about. Listening to their problems. Especially being mindful of and being present in the lives of loved ones that you *know* are at-risk of suicide because of depression, anxiety or PTSD.

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I tried suicide. I failed. I have several friends who tried. A couple of them succeeded. No one is going to reach out to you if you haven't stretched a hand to them. And occasional words, directed at no one are not an outstretched hand.

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Preventing suicide requires continued conscious effort, caring enough to be present, and a great deal of emotional investment in the lives of people that you care about. If you want people to stay, then *work* to keep them here.

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