b'Rumors may begin to circulate, and we ask that you not spread any rumors you may hear. If or when you do share information, we request that it be factual, since inaccurate information can be hurtful to those coping with this loss. Please also be mindful of the risks in using social media to discuss this event. Well do our best to give you accurate information as it becomes known to us.Since the subject has been raised, we do want to take this opportunity to remind you that suicidewhen it does occuris a very complicated act. It is usually the culmination of several health and life factors thatconverge in a persons life during the same period of time, including but not limited to mental health conditionssuch as depression, which can lead to overwhelming mental and/or physical pain, anguish, and hopelessness.Sometimes these risk factors are not identified or noticed. In other cases, a person with a disorder will show obvious changes or warning signs. One thing is certain: there are treatments that can help. Human Resources (HR) is available with information on employee assistance program (EAP) services for colleagues who may be feeling overwhelmed.Each of us will react to [NAME]s death in our own way, and we need to be respectful of each other. Feeling sad is a normal response to any loss. Some of you may not have known [NAME] very well and may not be as affected, while others may experience a great deal of sadness whether you knew [NAME] well or not. Some of you may find youre having difficulty concentrating, and others may find that diving into your work is a good distraction.If death by suicide is confirmed and can be disclosed, say:A suicide death presents us with many questions that we may not be able to answer right away.If cause of death is unconfirmed, say:The cause of death has not yet been determined. We are aware that there has been some speculation about the possibility that this was a death by suicide.If support resources and services are available, say:We have mental health professionals available to help us with this loss. If youd like to talk to a counselor,these are the contacts (provide list of contacts). This is a time to take a moment to be together, to remember [NAME] in our grief, and to support one another, grief counselors will be available onsite on [DATE] between the hours of [START AND END TIMES]. Please remember that we are all here for you.For those who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide, please know that help is available 24/7 throughthe 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or through the Crisis Text Line (Text the word TALK to 741741 to text with a trained professional).Sample Internal Communications to StaffAn email announcement should be sent to staff. A follow-up email can be sent later with details regarding the obituary, and if applicable, funeral/memorial service information. Remember that the same approach should be used in other types of death.After A Suicide | Postvention Toolkit For Workplaces 22'