What are some strategies to help people feel comfortable enough to disclose suicidal ideation?

It can be difficult for someone struggling with suicide concerns to be open about the pain they are in. There are many reasons a person may be hesitant; including understandable concerns about what might happen next (including involuntary actions) or that concerns won’t be taken seriously – especially if they’ve had past experiences of being minimised.

Take a look at this brief video that provides a refresher on two crucial validity techniques for encouraging openness and disclosure when someone is hesitant.