Understand the warning signs of suicide which include suicidal threats, changes in behavior or appearance, a preoccupation with death, giving away possessions, and prior attempts. Confront the situation by asking if they are contemplating suicide and listen without judgment. Get help from a mental health professional like a counselor as soon as possible. Follow up after counseling to watch for recurrence of warning signs and ensure continued treatment. Clear means of self-harm like firearms or medication from their environment.

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2. These include suicidal threats in the form of direct and indirect
statements, a designated change in behavior or appearance, a
preoccupation with death, the giving away of prized possessions
and, possibly the most telling, prior suicide attempts
Understand the warning signs

3. Confront the specific situation, not the person
If perhaps you have noticed any of these
signs in a relative or friend, you may ask
the person directly if s/he is contemplating
suicide.
The US-based National Association of
school Psychologists (NASP) suggests that
you give attention to your matter for the
person's well being, listen and reassure
them that help is available. Avoid being
judgmental.

4. Get help
Contact a counsellor or other mental registered nurse as soon as possible. Unless you are a
tuned counsellor or psychologist, do not attempt to deal with the specific situation on your
own. For teens, the NASP advises, "Peers should never consent to keep the taking once life
thoughts a secret and instead should tell an adult, such as a parent, teacher, or [guidance
counsellor].
Parents should seek help from university or community mental health resources as soon as
possible. School staff should take the student to the designated school mental health
professional or manager

5. Follow up
Avoid assume that the individual is 'cured' from suicidal tendencies after a
counselling session or two, or if s/he has been located on medication for depression.
Appear for a recurrence of the warning signs. Assure that anybody keeps his or her
counselling appointments Constant supervision is especially important with children,
teens or the elderly.

6. Clear the environment
Take out or lock up means of self harm such as
firearms, knives and medication from his/her
environment.

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