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Facing Suicide
Understanding Suicide: How to Respond
A suicidal crisis may be brief, sometimes lasting as little as ten minutes. Experts agree simple steps can help save lives: ask the person directly if they are considering suicide and stay with them if they say yes, listen with empathy, create a safe environment by removing lethal means from the home and get help from a medical professional.
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Explore the crisis of suicide, including risk factors and prevention strategies.