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In the state of Florida, they absolutely can. Suicidal Ideation, attempts, text messaging, any of it can be used to do an involuntary 72 hour Baker Act, I'm not familiar with other states laws, or if Baker Act is federal or not.

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I am going to commit suicide tonight I just can't handle this world anymore Please help me?

Don't! Call the police about your bully or talk to someone about it but don't commit suicide! Imagine what you might grow up to do if you don't. Imagine how it will affect the lives of the people who love you. Don't commit suicide!


What should you do if a bully tells a victim to commit suicide?

Contact and inform a responsible adult like a parent, teacher or the police without delay.


If you witness a suicide or read of someone talking about suicide should you do something?

Yes, you should do something.The first step would be to contact a trusted and reliable adult, counsellor or friend. If the person is in immediate danger of death, contact the Police immediately through your country's emergency number.Likewise, if you witness a suicide, telephone the Police through the National Emergency Number (111, 911, 000, 999, etc).


What group of people have highest suicide rate in the US?

If you mean in terms of occupations, probably members of the armed forces, police officers, and perhaps truck drivers. Truck driving is a field where a number of military vets get involved because war made them more isolated from others. Driving a truck is mostly a solitary job, and it allows someone to feel in control while they are on the road. Of course, living situations and disabilities are also a factor. Those estranged from their families are more likely to consider suicide than those in loving relationships. LGBT persons are more likely to commit suicide than heterosexuals. Divorced people are more likely to commit suicide than single people and happily married couples. Those who become disabled later in life may be more likely to commit suicide than either those disabled very early in life (excluding certain mental conditions) and those who suffer no disabilities. IQ can be a factor to a point. Those who are right below the normal range are probably more likely to commit suicide than those in the normal range and those who are profoundly mentally challenged. Things are perhaps the hardest on those who have cognitive disabilities and are fully aware they have them.


Is hospitalization mandatory after suicide attempt?

In most states if police are aware of it, yes 72 hours minimal

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What can i do about a parent trying to commit suicide?

tell someone or the police, or you can talk to the parent. act fast before its too late.


I am going to commit suicide tonight I just can't handle this world anymore Please help me?

Don't! Call the police about your bully or talk to someone about it but don't commit suicide! Imagine what you might grow up to do if you don't. Imagine how it will affect the lives of the people who love you. Don't commit suicide!


If you call 1-800-SUICIDE will a person answer or a machine?

A person it's just like if you call the police. Because if someone commit suicide you will need help right away. RIGHT?


Can racism lead to suicide?

Around 90,000


If someone attempts a planned and well t hought out suicide in the State of WA is it against the law This person attempted this suicide to escape the police and fear of prison for crimes committed.?

Suicide isn't against the law when one has bad grammer. That's a loophole in Washington's lawbook.


Is it possible to stab yourself in the chest?

Someone does not "accidentally" stab themselves. After you are taken to the hospital the police will question you to find out if this was an attempted suicide or an attack. I would suggest you not do this.


What do the police do when they are called to a attempted suicide?

If they had to come, they would probably take the suicidal person to a mental hospital for evaluation.


What do you need to do if someone what to kill there life?

If you become aware or suspect that someone intends to commit suicide, then you have an obligation to report that to a responsible person. Depending upon the context of your relationship, that may be a parent, teacher, nurse, doctor or even the police if necessary.


What would a Police Officer do if you told her or him your going to Commit Suicide?

They would take you to an emergency room or crisis center for evaluation.


Who all is notified when u try and kill urself?

The police, paramedics and social workers are notified when try to commit suicide.


What is the punishment for attempted suicide?

If someone commits suicide, there is little anyone can do, let alone the police.Additional: If the questioner meant ATTEMPTED suicide - the police do not "punish" anyone.However, (in the US) in most (all?) states the police do possess the power to exercise an emergency commitment petition/order and have someone who has attempted to do harm to themselves or others involuntarily committed to a hospital or mental insltitutuion for a certain period of time (set by law) so that they may undergo mental evaluation and treatment.


Do all high school shooters commit suicide?

No, some of them get shot by the Police, but I havn't heard of any surviving after a mass shooting.