b'3. Dont Glorify the Act of Suicide Talk about the person in a balanced manner. Avoid idealizing the person or describing the deceased persononly in terms of their strengths. This paints a picture of suicide being an option/solution or presents a confusing picture when the persons apparent struggles arent mentioned or alluded to. Do not be afraid to include the struggles that were known, especially during conversations. Dont portray suicide as a reasonable solution to the persons problems or as the result of one problem, event, or issue.SayThere were likely many factors at play leading up to [NAME]s death. The joys and challenges of life are all part of the human condition. Mental health challenges are a real part of life, dynamic and changing like other aspects of health. We all face challenges and can support one another through them.4. Do Promote Help-Seeking Advise people to seek help from a trusted person or mental health professional if they are feeling depressedor know someone who is. Promote employer-provided mental and behavioral health resources, such as an employee assistance program (EAP). Communicate that they dont need to wait for a crisisearly help-seeking is a sign of strength. If people express thoughts of self-harm, encourage them to call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, text TALK to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741, go to the emergency room, or call 911.SayWe are in this together, and you dont have to go through this alone. Who are the people you wouldgo to if you were feeling worried or depressed or had thoughts of suicide, or if someone you know was experiencing those risk factors and warning signs? There are effective treatments to help people who have mental health struggles or substance use problems. Suicide is never the solution to problems or challenges. There are many available resources and interventions to support healthy outcomes to personal crises. Help-seeking is a sign of strength. Seeking support or health care is essential to personal health and well-being, and can enhance all aspects of our lives, including our self-perceptions, our relationships, and our professional work. This is an important time for all in our community to support and look out for one another. If you are concerned about a friend or colleague, please have an honest conversation with them and encourage them to seek help. Whether you get help from recommended resources or others, the important thing is to get help when you need it.5. Do Address Blaming and Scapegoating It is common to try to answer the question why? after a suicide death. Sometimes this can turn into blaming others for the death.SayThe reasons that someone dies by suicide are not simple, and are often related to mental anguish that can have a negative impact on a persons decision-making abilities, resulting in the inability to access problem-solving alternatives. Blaming othersor blaming the person who dieddoes not acknowledge the reality that the person was battling a kind of intense suffering that can be difficult for those not struggling with mental health to relate to.After A Suicide | Postvention Toolkit For Workplaces 18'