Do not focus solely on the details of a suicide loss or an attempt. Your goal should be to educate and inspire hope.Įmphasize the journey. Your story should not simply express pain. As a general guideline, wait at least one year after an attempt or a loss before sharing.ĭefine key messages.
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You can also download a pdf of these tips for printing.
These tips can be used whether you’re submitting a piece for AFSP’s Real Stories Blog, sharing your story on stage as a storyteller, or writing a play, a screenplay, a book, a song or a poem. We know a great deal about what may be triggering or harmful, in terms of storytelling, to those who may be struggling. Stories can encourage people at risk to seek help let those struggling know that mental health can be managed, just like physical health and assure people who have lost someone to suicide know that healing is possible and that resources are available to them. When shared responsibly, these stories can let people know they are not alone, that help is always available, and that recovery is possible.
Stories about mental health and suicide can help save lives and create a culture that’s smart about mental health, but only if done so safely.
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