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Rosa bumps into Max at school. She immediately remembers that he is a student who attended her school last year. He missed the first semester of this school year, but he is now back in her class. She does not know why he started school late, but she heard it was because he tried to commit suicide. While sitting next to Rosa at lunch, Max says he remembers her from last year. It is clear that Max has something else he wants to discuss. Eventually, he tells her about his current suicidal thoughts.
What should Rosa do in this situation?
try to talk him out of it
walk away and avoid him
assume he is just joking
tell an adult she trusts
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Answer: tell an adult she trusts.
Why: any disclosure of suicidal thoughts must be taken seriously. Rosa should not ignore it, assume it’s a joke, or try to handle it alone.
What to do right away
- Stay with him and listen calmly. Let him know you take him seriously: “I’m really glad you told me. I’m worried about you.”
- Ask direct, nonjudgmental questions if you can: “Are you thinking about killing yourself? Do you have a plan or a way to do it?” (Asking doesn’t put the idea in someone’s head.)
- Don’t promise secrecy. Explain you care and need to get help to keep him safe.
Get help
- Tell a trusted adult immediately (school counselor, teacher, nurse, principal, or a parent). If he’s in immediate danger, call emergency services right away (in the U.S. call 911 or 988 for suicide & crisis lifeline).
- If you can, stay with him until an adult or professional takes over. If he insists on being left alone and seems at risk, insist on getting help.
What not to do
- Don’t walk away or ignore it.
- Don’t assume it’s a joke or try to “talk him out of it” by minimizing his feelings or arguing; emotional support and professional help are needed.
- Don’t be the only responder — involve adults and professionals.
If you or anyone is at immediate risk, call emergency services or a crisis line right away (in the U.S., 988). If you want, I can help you draft what to say to a teacher or counselor.
Why: any disclosure of suicidal thoughts must be taken seriously. Rosa should not ignore it, assume it’s a joke, or try to handle it alone.
What to do right away
- Stay with him and listen calmly. Let him know you take him seriously: “I’m really glad you told me. I’m worried about you.”
- Ask direct, nonjudgmental questions if you can: “Are you thinking about killing yourself? Do you have a plan or a way to do it?” (Asking doesn’t put the idea in someone’s head.)
- Don’t promise secrecy. Explain you care and need to get help to keep him safe.
Get help
- Tell a trusted adult immediately (school counselor, teacher, nurse, principal, or a parent). If he’s in immediate danger, call emergency services right away (in the U.S. call 911 or 988 for suicide & crisis lifeline).
- If you can, stay with him until an adult or professional takes over. If he insists on being left alone and seems at risk, insist on getting help.
What not to do
- Don’t walk away or ignore it.
- Don’t assume it’s a joke or try to “talk him out of it” by minimizing his feelings or arguing; emotional support and professional help are needed.
- Don’t be the only responder — involve adults and professionals.
If you or anyone is at immediate risk, call emergency services or a crisis line right away (in the U.S., 988). If you want, I can help you draft what to say to a teacher or counselor.
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