Question

What action should a teen take if a friend threatens suicide?
Responses

wait for the friend to tell you what the next step should be
wait for the friend to tell you what the next step should be

tell a trusted adult about the friend and situation
tell a trusted adult about the friend and situation

suggest a new hobby might make the friend feel better
suggest a new hobby might make the friend feel better

give the friend space to work out the problem alone

1 answer

If a friend threatens suicide, the best action a teen should take is to tell a trusted adult about the friend and the situation. It's crucial to take such threats seriously and seek help from someone who can provide the appropriate support and intervention, like a parent, teacher, or counselor. The other options, while potentially well-intentioned, do not address the immediacy and seriousness of the situation.