{"id":6465,"date":"2021-11-03T14:37:58","date_gmt":"2021-11-03T14:37:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jedfoundation.org\/?page_id=6465"},"modified":"2024-05-09T15:16:59","modified_gmt":"2024-05-09T15:16:59","slug":"safe-and-effective-messaging","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jedfoundation.org\/safe-and-effective-messaging\/","title":{"rendered":"Safe and Effective Messaging"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When sharing messages about mental health issues and suicide, it\u2019s important to do so in a safe and effective way. You want to make sure you are helping people rather than discouraging them, especially in times of vulnerability. Here are some resources, guidelines and quick tips to learn more about safe and effective messaging.<\/p>\n<h2>Always Promote Help-Seeking<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>You are not alone<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s ok to ask for help \u2013 it\u2019s available and a sign of strength<\/li>\n<li>Treatment works<\/li>\n<li>If someone discusses their personal struggles\/experiences, it\u2019s important to say they were able to work through tough times because they reached out for help<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Refer<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn more and how to help a friend: <a href=\"https:\/\/jedfoundation.org\/help-my-friend\/\">jedfoundation.org\/help-my-friend<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Find resources for <a href=\"https:\/\/jedfoundation.org\/mental-health-resource-center\/how-to-get-help\/\">getting mental health care<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Text 741741 or contact <a href=\"https:\/\/988lifeline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">988<\/a> if you&#8217;re struggling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Language for Talking about Suicide<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Say, \u201cdied by suicide\u201d; \u201clost to suicide\u201d instead of \u201ccommitted suicide\u201d or \u201cshot themselves\u201d; \u201ckilled themselves\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Say, \u201csuicide attempt survivor\u201d; \u201cdid not die in a suicide attempt\u201d instead of \u201cfailed suicide attempt\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not discuss death in detail or means used\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid describing death by suicide as an \u201cepidemic\/crisis,\u201d or using dramatic terms like \u201cskyrocketing\u201d or \u201ctrend\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>For more information on safe messaging about suicide, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.suicidepreventionmessaging.org\/action-alliance-framework-successful-messaging\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Action Alliance Framework.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>For more information about suicide visit <a href=\"https:\/\/jedfoundation.org\/suicidal-thoughts\/\">What You Need to Know About Suicide.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Language for Talking about Mental Illness<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Say \u201cThey are living with a mental health condition\u201d; \u201cThey are living with \/ They have been diagnosed with\u201d; \u201cThey have schizophrenia \/ They are living with schizophrenia\u201d instead of \u201cThey are mentally ill\u201d; \u201cThey are schizophrenic\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Say, \u201cThey are experiencing symptoms of\u201d instead of \u201cThey are psychotic \/ disturbed \/ crazy\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>General Messaging<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone struggles at times, but if a problem is lasting too long, is too intense or feels like more than you can handle, <\/span><b>reach out for help<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s important to <\/span><b>learn the warning signs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of suicide, self-harm, and substance abuse.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for changes in behavior, personality.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>It\u2019s ok to ask for help<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 it doesn\u2019t mean that you\u2019re weak, or just want attention. Everyone needs help from time to time, and if you or a friend is struggling, you should reach out to talk to someone right away.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Trust your gut<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; if you&#8217;re worried about yourself or a friend, don&#8217;t hesitate to act and get help. You don\u2019t have to know what is wrong-just that they\u2019re in trouble or struggling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Be direct<\/b> with your friends &#8211; tell them you&#8217;re worried and why, ask them how they&#8217;re feeling and offer to reach out to a professional and\/or family member with them or for them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>More Info<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically, there is mental illness in the context of suicide. Treatment of a mental health condition can make a tremendous difference in someone&#8217;s life.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suicide is a tragic, permanent action and should never be the solution to a problem.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When sharing messages about mental health issues and suicide, it\u2019s important to do so in a safe and effective way. 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