Table 10.

Steps of a typical safety plan[13]

Identifying warning signs of suicide- “Intense agitation and anxiety”

“Severe mood fluctuations”

Internal coping strategies- Things that I can do to distract myself without

contacting anyone-“Watching sports”, “listening to music”

Socialization strategies for distraction and support-Socializing with other people in their natural social environment (friends, neighbors) or visiting healthy social settings (library, coffee shop)

Social contacts for help in resolving the suicide crisis (close friends, family members)

Professional and agency contacts to help resolve a crisis (local hospital, suicide helpline)

Restricting the available means in the nearby environment (home, hostel)