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Healthy: Emotionally healthy and engaged in life. No signs of suicidal ideation.

Struggling: Dealing with stress, anxiety, or personal issues but still managing to function. Mild signs of depression or withdrawal may appear.

Vulnerable: Signs of emotional pain and disconnection. Individuals may express feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, or isolation.

In crisis: Immediate risk of self-harm or suicide. Strong indications such as directly discussing suicide or putting affairs in order. Urgent intervention is necessary.

Critical need: The person is in acute danger. Immediate professional help and intervention are required to prevent harm.

Warning Signs

The following are some of the signs that can indicate that a person might be thinking about suicide. Sometimes these signs are subtle…

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The impact of mental illness: A GP’s perspective

The impact of mental illness and suicide have far reaching effects and are often not confined to the person affected.

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Suicide Statistics

We would like to acknowledge the information provided by ABS (Causes of Death, Australia, 2023 | Australian....

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Suicide can result from a combination of mental health issues, overwhelming stress, or feeling isolated. It's important to understand that those who contemplate it often feel hopeless and may believe their situation is unchangeable. It’s a complex issue that requires compassion and professional help.

Talking about suicide is often a cry for help. It may not necessarily be about attention-seeking but rather an expression of deep inner turmoil. It's essential to take such conversations seriously and offer support or professional guidance.

Yes, individuals who have been exposed to suicide, either through family members or close friends, may experience an increased risk. This exposure can lead to feelings of grief, hopelessness, or trauma that might make them more vulnerable to suicidal thoughts.

While it can feel like someone’s mind is made up, intervention is still possible. Reaching out and showing care, along with professional support, can help shift their perspective, even if they seem determined.

People may feel better momentarily due to a sense of relief from the decision to end their suffering, but that doesn’t mean their pain is over. The idea of suicide can appear to solve the problem temporarily, but it’s a tragic and irreversible decision.

CALM’s Suicide Prevention Apps

Be Safe App

A Safety Plan app for the person thinking suicide.

A free safety plan app for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts, empowering them to create, update, and share a personalised plan with formal or informal supports. Includes direct access to phone contacts and helplines. Once a safety plan is created, it can be updated anytime and shared via email with trusted supports. The app also enables direct contact with crisis helplines, providing immediate access to help when needed. Developed based on research by Barbara Stanley and Gregory Brown, it equips individuals with tools to manage their thoughts and behaviours more effectively. You can read more about the authors here.

• Search ‘be safe suicide’ in your app store and look for the blue square with a white ‘C’.

• Download the Be Safe Guidelines for more information.

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Be Calm App

An Intervention app for the person providing care.

A guided app for caregivers based on the CALM model (Connect-Ask-Listen-Monitor), offering prompts and resources to continue supportive conversations. Available exclusively to CALM 1-day training participants. For those supporting someone in distress, this app provides real-time guidance using the CALM model. It offers structured prompts to help navigate conversations with confidence and ensure ongoing support. Access is limited to CALM 1-day training participants to ensure safe and effective use.

• Learn more about the CALM Suicide Intervention workshop here

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Calm Care App

An app for the person needing immediate care.

A crisis support app offering immediate help via SMS, calls, or pre-written messages. Features direct access to helplines, customisable contacts, and motivational phrases to provide hope in critical moments. When every second counts, the Calm Care app ensures quick access to support. With a single tap, users can send pre-written texts or call their emergency contacts and crisis helplines. Customisable contact lists and motivational messages provide reassurance, making it easier to reach out for help in critical moments.

• Search ‘calm care suicide’ in your app store and look for the green square with a white ‘C’.

•Learn more about the CALM C-A-R-E half-day awareness program here.

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When you install an app on Android 6.0 and up

When downloading apps from the Play Store, some may request permission to access certain data. Apps built for Android 6.0 and above let you allow or deny these permissions while using them.

Steps to manage permissions:

Open your device's 'Settings' > 'System' > 'About phone/tablet' to check your Android version.
In the Play Store, visit the app's detail page. Scroll to “Developer” and tap “Permission details” to review permissions.
Tap Install.

For newer apps, you can allow/deny individual permissions while using the app.
For others, all permissions are shown before installation.

For detailed guides, visit: Google Play Support

Why do people suicide?

Is talking about suicide attention seeking, somebody wanting to prove something or get sympathy?

Is a person at increased risk of suicide if they’ve been exposed to it in their family or have had a close friend who has died by suicide?

If a person’s mind is made up can they still be stopped?

Why do people attempt suicide when they appear to feel better?