Once you’ve determined that someone is contemplating suicide, which of the following is NOT an appropriate next step?

Question

Group of answer choices

Speak to a school counselor or psychologist about your concerns.

Read about psychotherapy online and try to counsel the person yourself.

Stay with your friend and call a national suicide-prevention hotline.

Take your friend to the emergency room of a local hospital.

Answer 1

The option that is NOT an appropriate next step is:

Read about psychotherapy online and try to counsel the person yourself.

While it’s important to provide support and encouragement for the person in crisis, it is crucial to involve professionals who are trained to handle such situations rather than attempting to counsel them yourself, which could be dangerous and ineffective.