The window immediately following a suicidal crisis is critical. Research shows that the first 72 hours after an acute episode represent both the greatest risk—and the greatest opportunity for intervention.
Mental Health First Aid Israel trains volunteers and family members to remain vigilant during this period: ensuring continuous companionship, removing access to means, and connecting the person to professional care.
Follow-up matters, too. A simple text—"Thinking of you"—can remind someone they're not forgotten.
Those 72 hours can shape the rest of a life.
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