10-Step Guide for Preventing Suicide Attempts

A Life-Saving Companion for Moments of Crisis and Healing

This compassionate and practical guide is designed to provide hope, clarity, and support for anyone facing suicidal thoughts—or for those supporting someone who is. The 10-Step Guide for Preventing Suicide Attempts is not just a list—it’s a gentle, empowering resource built to help navigate emotional pain with tools for survival, connection, and recovery.

Each step offers expert-informed guidance, expanded with real-life coping strategies, reflections, and actions that can be taken immediately. Whether you’re struggling, healing, or helping, this guide can serve as a daily reminder that pain is temporary and life is worth fighting for.

What You’ll Find Inside:

• Actionable steps to build emotional safety and resilience

• Real-world tools like safety plans, coping strategies, and support systems

• Encouraging words to help you stay grounded and hopeful

• Guidance on removing risks, identifying triggers, and accessing professional help

• A focus on nurturing reasons to live and keeping hope alive—one breath, one day at a time

Who It’s For:

• Individuals facing suicidal thoughts or emotional crises

• Supporters: friends, family, teachers, caregivers

• Mental health advocates, therapists, and school counselors

• Anyone looking to create a culture of compassion and prevention