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5 Action Steps to Help Someone Having Thoughts of Suicide

This fact sheet presents five steps for helping someone who is having thoughts of suicide. The steps include: Ask, Be There, Help Keep Them Safe, Help Them Connect, and Follow Up.

  • Pub ID: NIMH-OM 24-4315
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  • Number of Pages: 1
  • Format: Fact Sheet
  • Topics:  Suicide

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