Protective Factors:
Protective factors are those personal, family and interpersonal factors that contribute to a person’s ability to cope with life. Protective factors should be considered in assessing a person’s risk of suicide.
- Sense of humor
- Support network (family, friends, coaches, teachers)
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to express emotions and ask for help
- Faith
- Sense of hope and optimism
- “Survivor” mentality
- Good nutrition and regular exercise
- Sense of achievements/success/esteem/being needed
- Connectedness to family, community, church
- Being flexible
- Sense of purpose
- Having access to and knowledge of resources for help
1-866-912-HOPE (4673) (toll free) OR 978-327-6607
Teen Help Line: 978-688-8336 (TEEN)
Statewide Help Line: 1-877-870-4673 (HOPE)
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