These two guides below have been created to support those who are experiencing suicidal thoughts, or those supporting others. They contain helpline numbers, encourage you to reach out for help,building coping strategies and keeping safe.
Young Minds is a helpful website with many resources for young people with the aim to improve children and young peoples mental health. Their page on Suicidal Feelings has information, advice and guidance on how to help yourself and others.
Supporting a friend who has expressed suicidal thoughts:
Do you feel trapped, or have problems that seem unsolvable? Are you thinking about suicide?
Hear from people who’ve been there, and come out the other side.
NHS Inform Surviving Suicidal Thoughts