Ask the Question Directly: “Are you thinking about killing yourself?”

No matter how awkward or wrong or harsh it feels, asking direct questions about suicide is one of the most important things you can do to save a life, and according to the National Institute of Mental Health, studies have shown that asking people about suicidal thoughts and behaviors does not cause or increase such thoughts.

Share this message by NAMI Bucks County PA Associate Executive Director Nicholas Emeigh to spread awareness, and remember: a mental health emergency deserves a mental health response.
 
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