Question

Please Help?

List five signs of suicidal thinking.
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Under each of the following categories, list two ways you can help someone who is expressing suicidal thoughts.
Communicate
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Offer Help
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Follow Through
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Answer 1

1. Talking about committing or wanting to commit

2. Mentioning strong feelings of guilt or shame

3. Social withdrawal/isolation

4. Giving away personal items and tying up loose ends

5. Accessing lethal means

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Communicate

1. Talking through problems and helping them realize what they have to live for

2. Ask questions based on the future, what they see and what they want to achieve

Offer Help

1. Offer the number of the national hotline or another similar organization trained in the subject

2. Offer a listening ear in the moment to calm them down until they can seek professional help

Follow through

1. Check up on them often and repeat steps if you notice signs arising again

2. Remind them of their purpose and let them know they are not alone