Home Suicide Prevention Dos and Don'ts Dos and Don'ts Is there someone you know who may be suicidal? What should you do? DO: Stay calm! Show that you care, and be there for the person. Listen to their problems and feelings. Be accepting, patient and gentle. Ask openly and directly if they are thinking of harming or killing themselves. Encourage them to seek help and talk to someone they trust. Get help from other people. Contact SOS or other services. AVOID: Making moral judgements or arguing about whether suicide is right or wrong. Giving advice that wasn't asked for. Giving false assurances. Telling the person about your own problems. Saying things like "It's wrong to feel suicidal" or "Pull yourself together; I know lots of people who are worse off than you".