What Should I Say to a Suicidal Friend?

I want you to promise me something: Don’t do anything terrible to yourself until we get a chance to get you some help.

Ask them directly: Are you going to commit suicide?

Let them know that you care (there is no right or wrong way to say this)

Don’t say anything: Just listen as they talk about their feelings of despair, anger and loneliness

Have you thought about how you would do it? Do you have a plan?

Avoid trying to offer quick solutions or belittling the person’s feelings. Offer understanding.

Do not promise to keep secrets about what they have told you.

Let’s watch this together https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nd-2EkA4LgI