Suicide Prevention Awareness: How to support a friend experiencing suicidal thoughts
By Tanesha Blackman As someone who has dealt with suicidal thoughts in the past, the biggest thing for me was knowing that I had a safe space where I could express my emotions and concerns. Speaking up about this isn’t always easy but knowing that there were people willing to be patient with me did help. Talking about suicide can feel overwhelming and uncomfortable. However, if it requires uncomfortable conversations so we can take practical steps to ensure of someone’s safet