It is important to strengthen factors that can protect against suicidal thoughts, such as:

- Reduce pain or increase coping skills:

• Increase conflict resolution skills.
• Get involved in mental health treatment, especially for alcohol and drug abuse.

- Increase hope:

• To have religious beliefs and practices .
• Trust in the recovery from illnesses.

- Improve bonding and the sense of belonging:

• Increase social skills.
• Having confidence in oneself.
• Having children.
• Having family and social support.