Reassure them that they are not alone, and although suicidal feelings may be powerful they can be treated. Ask if they have a suicide plan. If they do, it is imperative to get them right away to an emergency room or find a caregiver who has been following them. Do not leave them alone. This is a call to action.
Suicide is the eighth leading cause of death in the United States.
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