Suicide is complex. Many commonly held myths about suicide make it difficult for people to recognise when someone is at risk or when people may need more support.

Myths and misinformation can increase the stigma, shame and guilt experienced by people who are thinking about or have attempted to take their own life.

Stigmatised Grief refers to complex and often unrecognised grief that comes from losses deemed less socially acceptable or valid. This type of grief can be especially upsetting because it isn't fully acknowledged by society, leaving people to cope in silence.

Men to check in on and what you could say

It can feel hard to ask for help with your mental health especially if you aren’t sure what is happening or don’t know how to describe what’s going on.

There is a gender gap in suicide deaths in Hong Kong, and in most countries around the world. Double the number of men die by suicide in Hong Kong than women.

Thinking about suicide is more common than we might think. If you’re worried about someone something feels weird, trust yourself and your instincts.

When someone is struggling or feeling overloaded, the small things we do or say can make a big difference and help us hold space.

You might feel that getting therapy or support for your mental health is for people with more troubles and challenges than you. This thought process stops lots of people from accessing help.