You first need to talk to an adult about it, or even call the police, because suicide is NOT the answer. You need to be there for your friend, and let him know that you will never leave him and that you want to help. Help him by setting up an appointment with his doctor to see if he may need some medications or not, or even counseling. If he does need that, then offer to go with him :) Write him a note every so often and tell him how much you really mean to him and what good friends you are. Make a deal with him. So you two come up with a plan that you both agree on that when he feels like killing himself, you guys will have a back up plan and an emergency plan if needed. The worst thing to do is leave him alone and then he will feel like no one cares and then he would try and kill himself. We wouldn't want that at all. Do fun stuff together that you really enjoy doing, just the two of you, or a whole bunch of friends, but make sure he doesn't get left out. If he has to take medicine, check in with him to make sure that he is taking it when he is suppose to. All I can say is to just be there for him, and that is the best thing you can do for someone who wants to kill themselves. Believe me, I should know.
ask your friend if he or she is suicidal
Call an emergency hotline
Call an emergency hotline
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Call an adult you can trust or a hot line. Do not fool around with this. Your friend needs help and he/she called you because it is a call for help. Get going NOW
If you suspect you have a suicidal friend you need to alert an adult if you are a minor. If you and the suicidal friend are both adults you need to encourage them to get help and let them now they are not alone. If they won't get help call the suicide hot line and ask them to help you with the suicidal friend.Here are a few numbers to suicide prevention hotlines.National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Confidential, free, and open 24hrs a day 7 days a week, 365 days a year.Hope Line: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) Helps suicidal persons in a state of mental distress. Also open 24/7/365.If all else fails, or you're having trouble reaching either of the above numbers, call 911 and explain that your friend is in suicidal danger.
You tell her parents and tell her you care about her, then get professional help.
If you or any one you know is suicidal do not tell them they are wrong. Instead tell your parents or contact your local emergency services. You can also contact the National Suicide Hotline (USA) at 1-800-273-8255. Remember, Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.
Suicidal ideation
Kevin Costner
You should talk to your friend upfront about it. If you think that he or she is having problems, ask them what's wrong and just listen to what they have to say. Try not to tell them what to do, just try to listen. If you think they might be suicidal, tell someone like a parent, teacher, adult etc.