Offer to help.

When your loved one has admitted to considering suicide, Dr. Saltz says to take action immediately. There is a lower risk of suicide if they don't have an easily accessible method, so remove all potentially dangerous items. Then, find them a mental health professional immediately or drive them to the emergency room for a one-on-one intervention.

If you have a loved one who is not severely depressed but still struggling, Dr. Saltz says you should urge them to seek treatment. Say that you are aware that there are a number of treatments and that they don't have to feel bad all the time. "Sometimes they need a crowbar. If you can just offer to make a call for them or drive them to an appointment, it can mean the difference between getting help and not getting help," Dr. Saltz says.

Educate yourself.

Knowledge is power, and the more you know, the more you can help someone you love. Here are some resources that can help you save a life:

If you or someone you know is suicidal, call 800-SUICIDE.

Learn more about depression and other mental health issues at the National Institute of Mental Health's website, www.nimh.nih.gov.

Depression information from The Mayo Clinic can be found at www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression/DS00175.

Consult WebMD's Depression Health Center, www.webmd.com/depression/default.htm.

A NEW WAY TO LOOK AT DEATH.

It's going to happen to all of us... so why is it so hard to talk about death? Find out how to keep memories alive and stay true to the spirit of your loved ones.

Leave a Legacy

Author Jill Brooke says that "We'd be less scared of dying if we weren't so scared of being forgotten." Keep your legacy alive by sharing letters, a scrapbook or a video about the life you've lived. And live every day to its fullest! Share experiences that others will remember you by.

Keep Memories of the Deceased Alive

Death doesn't have to be gloomy. Consider looking at it not as an end, but as a new relationship. Oprah believes that when somebody dies, "you've just gained an angel."

Talk about the deceased without being overly serious. Remember how your loved one was in life. Share your happy memories with others, and help children understand death with truthfulness and love.

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