Average of 08 persons die by suicide every day in Sri Lanka. If you or someone you love considering Suicide, Please Call below numbers.

If you or someone you love considering Suicide, Please Call below numbers.
SuicidePreventionSL Lifelinesđ
âď¸ Mental Health 1926 (toll FREE )
âď¸ CCCline 1333 (toll FREE )
âď¸ Sumithrayo- 0112696666
âď¸ Shanthi Maargam- 0717639898
How do I know that someone may be suicidal?
Being aware of warning signs can be potentially life-saving. Verbal markers are one way of identifying signs of suicidal ideation. They may sound something similar to the following:
âI feel like you and everyone would be so much better off without me.â
âI wish I was never bornâ
âI feel like I have no purposeâ
âI feel numbâ
Verbal markers can be either active (âI want to kill myselfâ) or passive (âI wouldnât mind if I got hit by a busâŚâ) and it is important to look out for both types. Passive statements should be taken equally seriously.

How can someoneâs behaviour indicate that they may be suicidal?
Sudden isolation from others
Researching methods to end oneâs life on the internet
Increased agitation and mood swings
Reckless behaviour
Giving away what they own and writing last wills
Calling loved oneâs/friends to say âgood-byeâ
Difficulties with sleep and appetite
Talking and writing about suicide
Loss of interest in daily and pleasurable activities
Loss of energy
Sudden positive mood after a period of being low
Purchase of materials intended for an suicide attempt
Additionally, if you or a loved one begins to feel irritable, hopeless, angry and anxious in addition to losing interest in activities that previously brought joy, these may also be other signs to be mindful of.

What can I do to help?
Take all talk of suicide seriously.
- Engage the person in a serious conversation â i. Connect in a personal way ii. Ask if they are experiencing a crisis in their lives iii. Are they feeling hopeless? iv. Have they withdrawn from daily activities?
i.e. Hey, Iâve noticed in the past few days that you seem rather low. I am concerned, and I am wondering if everything is okayâŚâ
Ask about suicide using a caring approach
i.e. âI can see that you are going through a difficult time right now. Some people in your situation might feel like life is not worth living anymore. Have you felt this way?â
âAre you having thoughts about suicide?â
âDo you have thoughts about ending your life?â
Explore risk by asking if they have a plan to attempt suicide and whether they have attempted suicide in the past.

Engage the person in a plan for safety
i. Do not leave the person alone
ii. Provide accessible contact information of crisis services
iii. Try to ensure that they do not use drugs or alcohol
iv. Be prepared to listen non-judgmentally
v. Do not promise confidentiality
Encourage the person to seek professional help as soon as possible.
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For more information on mental health, see BetterHelp.