{"id":11260,"date":"2024-05-30T08:49:01","date_gmt":"2024-05-30T08:49:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthnews.ie\/?p=11260"},"modified":"2024-06-12T13:56:29","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T13:56:29","slug":"recognising-the-signs-of-suicidal-ideation-and-how-to-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthnews.ie\/mens-healthcare\/recognising-the-signs-of-suicidal-ideation-and-how-to-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Recognising the signs of suicidal ideation and how to help"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;color:#32373c\" class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-profile-box round ab-has-avatar ab-font-size-14 ab-block-profile ab-profile-columns\"><div class=\"ab-profile-column ab-profile-avatar-wrap\"><div class=\"ab-profile-image-wrap\"><figure class=\"ab-profile-image-square\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" class=\"ab-profile-avatar wp-image-11415\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\/cdn-site.mediaplanet.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2024\/05\/07205806\/Pieta-Luke-Headshot.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\/cdn-site.mediaplanet.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2024\/05\/07205806\/Pieta-Luke-Headshot.jpg 400w, https:\/\/s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\/cdn-site.mediaplanet.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2024\/05\/07205806\/Pieta-Luke-Headshot-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ab-profile-column ab-profile-content-wrap\"><h2 class=\"ab-profile-name\" style=\"color:#32373c\">Luke McGibbon<\/h2><p class=\"ab-profile-title\" style=\"color:#32373c\">Pieta Crisis Helpline Therapist<\/p><div class=\"ab-profile-text\"><\/div><ul class=\"ab-social-links\"><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Effective suicide prevention is a complex process unique to everyone. It involves open, non-judgmental communication and urging those with suicidal thoughts to seek professional support.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Suicide remains a pressing issue in Ireland, particularly among men of all ages. Timely intervention can help reduce suicide risk, highlighting the importance of both recognising where signs of suicidal thoughts or self-harm might be present and knowing how to support someone in need.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"healt-4254498040\"><div class=\"healt-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><div id=\"healt-1747739293\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3WnoS8L\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Pieta House desk\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\/cdn-site.mediaplanet.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2024\/05\/07205832\/Pieta-House-desk.jpg\" alt=\"\"  width=\"750\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-warning-signs-of-suicidal-thoughts\"><strong>Warning signs of suicidal thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSome people are open about the risk they might be in, while in others, it\u2019s completely unnoticeable,\u201d says Luke McGibbon, therapist at <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3WnoS8L\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pieta\u2019s crisis helpline<\/a>. \u201cEveryone is different, but there are more common indicators to look out for.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These signs include expressions of hopelessness or worthlessness, researching ways to die by suicide, engaging in reckless behaviour, withdrawing from social interactions, experiencing changes in sleep patterns and increased substance abuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOne of the most common indicators is the perception of being a burden on loved ones or society,\u201d McGibbon explains. \u201cStatements such as \u2018I\u2019m only holding you back\u2019 or \u2018I\u2019m only wearing you down\u2019 are telltale signs of a sense of \u2018burdensomeness\u2019,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Asking directly also shows that you\u2019re comfortable <br>discussing it, and you\u2019re saying: \u2018let\u2019s talk about it\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-reach-out-and-help\"><strong>How to reach out and help<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cso.ie\/en\/releasesandpublications\/ep\/p-ss\/suicidestatistics2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">72% of suicides recorded by the Central Statistics Office in Ireland were male<\/a>. Due to societal expectations, men may be less likely to talk about their wellbeing and ask for help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If someone is experiencing suicide ideation or self-harm, approach the situation with empathy and understanding, McGibbon says. Ask the individual directly if they\u2019re thinking about suicide. \u201cWhen it\u2019s verbalised, it\u2019s easier to work through it,\u201d he says. \u201cAsking directly also shows that you\u2019re comfortable discussing it, and you\u2019re saying: \u2018let\u2019s talk about it\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Listening attentively and without judgment while reiterating what\u2019s being said shows understanding, explains McGibbon. It\u2019s essential not to shame or guilt someone showing signs of suicidal ideation or self-harm. Similarly, dismissing talk of suicide or viewing it as attention-seeking is unproductive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"healt-2502472783\"><div class=\"healt-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><div id=\"healt-1072719680\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3WnoS8L\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Pieta House desk\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\/cdn-site.mediaplanet.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2024\/05\/07205832\/Pieta-House-desk.jpg\" alt=\"\"  width=\"750\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-encouraging-additional-support\"><strong>Encouraging additional support<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone contemplating suicide, experiencing self-harm or coping with suicide-related bereavement should connect with a professional without delay. Pieta\u2019s crisis helpline offers free 24-hour assistance, 365 days a year from professional specialists. They also offer specialised suicide and self-harm intervention therapy for professional, ongoing support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This service is free and available in person at 24 centres across Ireland or remotely via video or phone sessions. There are also support and therapy services available to those bereaved by suicide. \u201cPeople thinking about suicide may need support from a few different directions,\u201d McGibbon says. \u201cIt\u2019s helpful to guide people to professional support networks like their GP and Pieta.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#32373c;background-color:#ff5001\" class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-notice ab-font-size-18 ab-block-notice\" data-id=\"5e5432\"><div class=\"ab-notice-text\" style=\"border-color:#ff5001\"><p>If you, or anyone you know, are experiencing suicidal feelings, self-harm or suicide-related bereavement, contact Pieta on 1800 247 247 or text HELP to 51444.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><div style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-button ab-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3WnoS8L\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ab-button ab-button-shape-rounded ab-button-size-medium fb-pixel\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#5d4778\">Click here to learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Effective suicide prevention is a complex process unique to everyone. It involves open, non-judgmental communication and urging those with suicidal thoughts to seek professional support. Suicide remains a pressing issue in Ireland, particularly among men of all ages. 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