Suicidal thoughts rarely announce themselves. More often, they hide in offhand comments, dark jokes, or sudden changes in behavior. Mental Health First Aid Israel trains volunteers to catch these hidden signals.
Phrases like "I can't do this anymore," "Nobody would miss me," or "I just want it to stop" are invitations to ask more. So are behavioral shifts: giving away possessions, withdrawing from loved ones, or suddenly settling affairs.
MHFA protocol encourages direct follow-up: "When you say you want it to stop, what do you mean?" This clarifies risk without projecting assumptions.
Listening closely saves lives.
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