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Helping Your Loved One Who is Suicidal: A Guide for Family and Friends

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This guide will help families who have a loved one who is suicidal or has made a suicide attempt. It will provide information on understanding suicide, warning signs and action steps to take, and how to prevent future attempts and keep your loved one safe. 

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PEP20-01-03-001
Publication Date
May 2021

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