NOTE FROM TED: As the speaker notes, please do not look to this talk as a substitute for mental health advice and seek professional help if you or a loved one are struggling.How do you talk about suicide? This presentation explores the nuanced and often difficult journey of communication around suicide: from ideation to tools for rescue. Rigel (Ry) is a researcher at The Kids Research Institute Australia. Currently, they are undergoing their PhD which focuses on the experiences of suicidal and self-injurious thoughts and behaviours in young people living with Type 1 Diabetes. Their work in research encompasses LGBTQIA+ mental health, social media usage, medical traumatic stress, and healthcare accessibility in vulnerable populations. They have a particular interest in exploring lived experience and the impact of sharing stories to improve mental health outcomes. Outside of work, they enjoy connecting with other people, be it through physical hobbies such as Olympic weightlifting and powerlifting, or more nerdy hobbies such as Dungeons and Dragons. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx