The emphasis is on recognizing the signs and stepping in to help before a tragedy occurs, although sometimes, despite all efforts a person may still commit suicide. Suicide affects all of the people connected to a person who has died in this manner.
Unanswered questions leave a lot of pain and trauma long after the event has occurred.
Intervention by skilled counsellors in this field can bring about a change, and the person who is at risk to themselves, can be shown other alternatives to coping with their problems. If you or anyone you know is at risk of suicide then we urge you to contact your local Lifeline centre or Mental health facility and talk your troubles through with someone. In the months ending June 30th 1999, Lifeline Bundaberg recieved over 4,000 calls from people struggling with life issues. In a recent visit to a Lifeline Centre, swimmer Ian Thorpe was amazed to see how many of those callers were young people. Lifeline is becoming seen by youth as an OK place to get help.