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Information below is adapted from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Have an honest conversation<\/h2>\n
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  1. Talk in private<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Listen to their story<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Tell them you care about them<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Ask directly if they are thinking about suicide<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Encourage them to seek treatment<\/a> or contact their doctor or therapist<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Avoid debating the value of life, minimizing their problems or giving advice<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If a person says they are considering suicide…<\/b><\/h3>\n