<p>You may feel concerned about asking a person directly if they are thinking about suicide, but doing this can help the person feel comfortable talking to you and show them that you love them. You also give them an opportunity to express thoughts and feelings about something they have been keeping secret. These types of conversations do not increase the likelihood that the person will attempt suicide. You could ask: “Are you thinking about hurting yourself? Do you have a plan to take your life?” Then practice good listening skills. Be prepared with contact information for crisis resources in your area if the person needs help immediately. Visit Befrienders Worldwide (<a href="http://www.befrienders.org/">befrienders.org</a>) to find a helpline in your area.</p> 

<h2>Church and Community Resources</h2> <p>(Some of the resources listed below are not created, maintained, or controlled by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. While these materials are intended to serve as additional resources, the Church does not endorse any content that is not in keeping with its doctrines and teachings.)</p> <ul><li>“<a href="https://www.lds.org/liahona/1988/03/suicide-some-things-we-know-and-some-we-do-not?lang=eng">Suicide: Some Things We Know, and Some We Do Not</a>,” Elder M. Russell Ballard, <em>Ensign,</em> Oct. 1987, 6–9</li><li>“<a href="http://www.befrienders.org/listening-skills">Listening Skills</a>,” Befrienders Worldwide</li><li>“<a href="http://www.befrienders.org/suicide-myths">Suicide Myths—Quiz</a>,” Befrienders Worldwide</li><li>“<a href="http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs398/en/">Media Centre: Suicide</a>,” World Health Organization</li></ul> 