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1. Avoid: Showing or describing suicide methods or locations in your post. Instead: Only mention that the person died by suicide and leave it at that.
2. Avoid: Sharing the contents of a suicide note. Instead: Share that a note was found, but exclude further details.
3. Avoid: Referring to suicide as “successful,” “unsuccessful,” or a “failed attempt.” Instead: Describe as “died by suicide,” “completed,” or “killed him/herself.”
4. Avoid: Describing suicide as an “epidemic” or using other strong words like “skyrocketing” or “increasing rapidly.” Instead: Research the best available data and use words like “increase” or “rise”. 
5. Avoid: Spreading negative stereotypes, myths, or stigma related to mental illnesses or suicidal persons. Instead: Do your research. Know what stereotypes are out there and the myths that surround suicide and the people who die by suicide.*
6. Avoid: Oversimplifying causes or trying to to pinpoint a single reason or cause of suicide. Instead: Include a statement about the complexity of suicide and that more commonly, many factors contribute to a person ending their life.
7. Avoid: Normalizing suicidal behavior by presenting it as common or acceptable. Instead: Emphasize that suicide is not a normal reaction to common mental health issues or daily stressors and that prevention and recovery are both possible. 
8. Avoid: Talking about suicide as a crime. Instead: Make it clear that suicide is a public health issue. 
9. Avoid: Including personal details of the person who has died by suicide. Individuals who may already be struggling with suicidal thoughts may attempt to identify or connect with the person in the story and have an increased risk for copycat suicide. Instead: Use the person’s story to talk about prevention, coping, and how to seek help. Include details that may help put the suicide into context like observed warning signs, previous suicide attempts or threats, or if they had other mental health issues or a substance abuse problem. Including information on help seeking and positive outcomes/ recovery or providing messages of hope is helpful. 

• Go for a walk, jog or bike ride
• Go to the movies
• Visit somewhere new, like a coffee shop or museum or park you’ve never been

• Meditate or do yoga
• Take a hot shower
• Listen to your favorite songs

• Look at the clouds
• Read a book, magazine or blog post 
• Take a nap

• Draw something simple 
• Make a nice meal
• Write a short story

• Talking about wanting to die
• Looking for a way to kill oneself
• Talking about feeling hopeless or having no purpose
• Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
• Talking about being a burden to others
• Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs
• Acting anxious, agitated, or recklessly
• Sleeping too little or too much
• Withdrawing or feeling isolated
• Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge
• Displaying extreme mood swings

• Do not leave the person alone
• Remove any firearms, alcohol, drugs, or sharp objects that could be used in a suicide attempt
• Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
• Take the person to an emergency room, or seek help from a medical or mental health professional

KID MILLI and GIRIBOY for DAZED KOREA “NO CROSS, NO CROWN”

ZICO for NAVER x DISPATCH