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

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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.