When people consider suicide, they often feel like they have no other options. A safety plan devised with the therapist offers an alternative. [If you or a loved one may be considering suicide, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline]
The suicide prevention plans were meant as a short-term strategy for adolescents waiting for long-term therapy, but they proved so effective that they became important interventions on their own. 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis LifelineA suicide prevention plan can save someone’s life.
Most safety plans are physical documentation of steps to take if suicidal thoughts start to occur or get worse. It’s highly personalized, including things that will work for the individual person crafting the plan. Some examples include taking a walk or listening to favorite music. Stanley found that around two-thirds of people she worked with to develop a safety plan used it and it worked. Across all studies that used a suicide safety plan, there was an average 43% reduction in suicidal behavior. And when the Veterans Administration introduced it to a group of veterans experiencing thoughts of suicide, attempted suicides fell by 45%. A lot of individuals who use safety plans keep a physical copy with them, either on paper or on their phones.
Though Nestadt stresses the importance of working with a trained mental health practitioner to develop a safety plan, online forms likecan help guide individuals to begin the process. He recommends encouraging someone in crisis to start one could be helpful.
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