Discussing the subject openly shows that you take the person seriously and that you care. If a person really wants to kill himself or herself, no one has the right to stop him or her. Once a person is suicidal, they're suicidal forever. Teens who are suicidal can go on to lead useful lives, once they get help. Usually the suicidal feelings are for a limited period of time.
Improvement following a suicidal crisis means that the suicide risk is over.
Relatives and physicians should be especially vigilant during this period.