things right through actions i am a 15 year old girl and have a younger brother aged 11 years our parents quarrel a lot they debate about every little thing including groceries this depresses me but i manage but my brother cant bear it he has been talking about suicide after a recent fight which took place because my father cheated on my mom how can i help my brotheranonymousthis must be so hard on the both of you have a conversation around suicide and understand the seriousness of the issue is it at the thought level does he have a plan has he tried harming himself before it is often believed that talking about suicide can encourage the person concerned but this is not true rather talking about it can make them feel heard and seen keep an eye out for signs such as writing a goodbye note or giving away valuables hide all sharp or harmful objects support your brother emotionally and provide a nonjudgmental listening ear involve your parents and help them understand the impact of their behaviour request them to see a therapist in fact you all may benefit from taking regular family therapy sessions jointly decide on the next step if you dont find support within your family seek help from extended family members and friends moreover do some mindful breathing to calm down when you feel stressed and convert this pent up energy into action towards addressing the problemif you need counselling please contact the following helplinesaasra 91 9820466726 24x7cooj 91 9822562522 17pm monfriicall 91 9152987821 monsat 10am8pmfortis 91 8376804102 9am5pmkiran 18005990019 24x7nimhans 0804611 0007sumaitri 91 9315767849 2630pmsneha 91 9566027776 10am2pm vandrevala foundation 18602662345 91 7304599836 24x7want some advicesharing can help your recovery so write to us at talkitouttimesgroupcom with your question name and place but if you wish to stay anonymous do indicate that in your email