b'Suicide is complicated, and while none of us know all the factors that may contribute to someones death by suicide, it has been helpful for us to consult information about suicide as we share this news. You can learn more about suicide and find resources to support suicide loss at the American Foundation for Suicide Preventions website afsp.org.Please send any questions you have about your [ACCOUNT, PARTNER RELATIONSHIP, ETC.] to [CONTACT PERSON].We appreciate your understanding as we cope with this news and address its impact on our company and employees.Sincerely,[NAME]For those who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide, please know that help is available 24/7 through the 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 Announcement for Website and Social Media (Assuming Acknowledgement of Suicide)[COMPANY NAME] mourns the loss of [EMPLOYEE NAME AND TITLE].[INCLUDE INFORMATION ABOUT THE EMPLOYEE TITLE, DEPARTMENT OR TEAM, AND LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT WITH THE COMPANY]For those who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide, please know that help is available 24/7 through the 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).Key Messages for Media The following messages should be used when fielding media inquiries. Information about safe messaging and recommendations for reporting on suicide should be shared with the media (see Appendix A: Additional Resources). Suicide/Mental Health Conditions We are saddened by the death of one of our colleagues; our hearts (and/or thoughts, and/or prayers) go out to their family and friends, and the entire community Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States, yet is often preventableThe risk of suicide increases when several health factors and life stressors converge at the same time in a persons life; Multiple risk factors and protective factors interact in a dynamic way over time, affecting a persons risk for suicide; This means there are ways to decrease a persons risk, once you learn which modifiable risk factors are pertinent in a particular persons life, e.g., getting treatment for depression, limiting use of alcohol particularly during times of crisis, developing healthy boundaries in relationships, developing healthy self-expectations, and accepting imperfection as a part of life, etc. Depression and other mental health problems are the leading risk factors for suicide; Depression is among the most treatable of all mood disorders; More than three-fourths of people with depression respond positively to treatmentAfter A Suicide | Postvention Toolkit For Workplaces 25'