Have you noticed that a workmate doesn't seem themselves? Do they seem distressed or withdrawn? Are you worried they may be thinking about suicide? It can be hard to know what to do, but there are things you can do to support them.

If you or someone in your workplace needs immediate support, call 000, contact your GP, local area mental health crisis assessment team, or go to your local emergency department.

• Avoid trivialising their behaviour or telling the person that they're being stupid.

• Ask if they're thinking of suicide. Asking the question doesn't increase the person's risk but will help you understand how they're feeling.
• You could start a conversation with something like "You haven't seemed yourself lately and I'm worried about you", or "I've noticed that you've been doing (X/Y/Z), and I'm wondering how you're going".
• Acknowledge your own reactions to the situation. You may feel anxious or try to dismiss what you've noticed. You might get angry or annoyed that the person is acting withdrawn or irritable.
• If you feel out of your depth, consider asking the person if you can contact someone else who could help. You could ask a colleague or manager who has been trained in mental health first aid, or sit with the person while they call a crisis line such as Lifeline – 13 11 14.
• If the situation is urgent and you're concerned that the person is in immediate danger, don't leave them alone, unless you're concerned for your own safety. Call the person's GP, local area mental health crisis assessment team, or call 000 and tell them that the person's life is at risk.

For more information on what to do in a crisis situation, visit the Beyond Blue website.