Question
What should be done when visiting with or talking on the phone with a friend who threatens immediate suicide?
Responses
Reassure the friend that he or she has a lot to live for.
Reassure the friend that he or she has a lot to live for.
Give the friend an emergency health hotline number.
Give the friend an emergency health hotline number.
Call 911 or take the friend to the emergency room.
Call 9 1 1 or take the friend to the emergency room.
Speak with the friend’s parents or guardians.
Responses
Reassure the friend that he or she has a lot to live for.
Reassure the friend that he or she has a lot to live for.
Give the friend an emergency health hotline number.
Give the friend an emergency health hotline number.
Call 911 or take the friend to the emergency room.
Call 9 1 1 or take the friend to the emergency room.
Speak with the friend’s parents or guardians.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
When someone threatens immediate suicide, it is crucial to take the situation seriously and act swiftly. Here are the appropriate steps you should consider:
1. **Call 911 or take the friend to the emergency room.** This is the most critical step, as emergency services can provide immediate assistance and ensure the person's safety.
2. **Give the friend an emergency health hotline number.** While this is important, it should complement seeking immediate help rather than replace it.
3. **Speak with the friend’s parents or guardians.** If it is safe and appropriate to do so, informing trusted adults can help provide additional support and intervention.
4. **Reassure the friend that he or she has a lot to live for.** While offering support is important, it should not replace immediate action. Focus on getting help first.
Remember, in any crisis involving potential suicide, the priority should always be to ensure the person's immediate safety.
1. **Call 911 or take the friend to the emergency room.** This is the most critical step, as emergency services can provide immediate assistance and ensure the person's safety.
2. **Give the friend an emergency health hotline number.** While this is important, it should complement seeking immediate help rather than replace it.
3. **Speak with the friend’s parents or guardians.** If it is safe and appropriate to do so, informing trusted adults can help provide additional support and intervention.
4. **Reassure the friend that he or she has a lot to live for.** While offering support is important, it should not replace immediate action. Focus on getting help first.
Remember, in any crisis involving potential suicide, the priority should always be to ensure the person's immediate safety.