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What is the first step to take when someone appears suicidal?
What is the first step to take when someone appears suicidal?
- Assume they are not serious and ignore it
- Encourage them to act on their suicidal thoughts
- Tell them to stop talking about suicide
- Offer them an opportunity to talk about their feelings (correct)
What is the best thing to do when someone talks about suicide?
What is the best thing to do when someone talks about suicide?
- Take action and find out if the person is in danger of acting on suicidal feelings (correct)
- Assume they are not serious and ignore it
- Encourage them to act on their suicidal thoughts
- Tell them to stop talking about suicide
What are some common signs that someone may be considering suicide?
What are some common signs that someone may be considering suicide?
- Being more talkative and outgoing, taking on more responsibilities, showing increased interest in hobbies
- Exercising more and eating healthier, sleeping more than usual, spending more time with friends
- Talking about future plans, showing excitement about life, feeling more optimistic
- Changes in mood or behavior, talking about suicide or death, giving away prized possessions (correct)
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Suicide Prevention and Intervention
- When someone appears suicidal, the first step is to immediately address the situation and show empathy and concern.
- The best thing to do when someone talks about suicide is to listen without judgment, validate their feelings, and encourage them to seek help.
- Common signs that someone may be considering suicide include:
- Expressing feelings of hopelessness or having no reason to live.
- Changes in behavior, such as socially withdrawing or exhibiting reckless behavior.
- Changes in mood, including depression, anxiety, or irritability.
- Talking about suicide or death, including making statements about wanting to die.
- Giving away belongings or making final arrangements.
- Showing lack of interest in activities they once enjoyed.
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