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She had a cousin that drowned herself in a pool.
My friend is in the hospital.

2007-04-19 14:24:14 · 8 answers · asked by nomore 1 in Health Mental Health

8 answers

Tell the people that are watching over her in the hospital. Let her know that you are there, and talk with her.

2007-04-19 17:53:26 · answer #1 · answered by flitter_86 3 · 0 0

If you believe someone is thinking about ending their life it’s natural to feel panic or even want to avoid thinking about it – however, there are a number of practical things you can do to help . . .

1. Let them know you are concerned
Tell them that you are concerned, and that you are there to help.


2. Ask if they are thinking about suicide and if they have made any plans
Talking about suicide will not make them take action
Asking shows that you care
Asking will help them talk about their feelings and plans – the first step to getting help.


3. Take action to get help now
Tell them that there are other options to suicide
Don’t agree to keep their suicidal thoughts or plans a secret
Don’t assume they will get better without help or that they will seek help on their own.

If the person is thinking about suicide, encourage them to
- Make an appointment with a GP - offer for someone to go along with them.
- Contact a counsellor or employee assistance program, family member or friend.
- Contact a specialist Helpline for information and advice.

If a plan to end their life has been made
- Check if they are able to carry out this plan – do they have a time, place or method?
- Do what you can to keep them safe by removing access to items.
- Contact the Psychiatric Emergency Team at the local hospital and the police on 000,
report that the person is suicidal, has made a plan, and you fear for their safety.


4. Take care of yourself too
Look after yourself – it is emotionally demanding to support someone who is suicidal
Find someone to talk things over with – colleagues, family, friends or a Helpline.


Factors that increase the risk of suicide include
Talking about feeling hopeless and helpless
Being socially isolated- Having a recent loss – relationship, death, job
Making a previous suicide attempt
Having a friend, family member or work colleague who has died by suicide
Having a mental illness
Behaving in a risky manner – drugs, alcohol abuse, driving recklessly.


Where to call for help
Immediate assistance, Police: 000. Local hospital Psychiatric Emergency Team
24-hour crisis telephone counseling, Lifeline: 13 11 14. Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800.
Information and referral, SANE Helpline: 1800 18 SANE (7263), Advisors available office
hours EST


How do I find out more?
SANE Australia also produces a range of easy-to-read publications and multimediaresources on mental illness. For more information about this topic see:

- The SANE Guide to Staying Alive - Provides practical step-by step hints and advice for dealing with suicidal thoughts and behaviour when there is mental illness.

- The SANE Guide to Depression - Helps people diagnosed with depression and their family and friends by explaining what it means to have depression, the treatments available and what a person can do to help themselves.

- The SANE Guide for Carers - Explains how to handle common issues associated with being a carer such as developing a positive attitude, looking after yourself and getting help.

- SANE Factsheet on Suicidal Behaviour and Self Harm

- SANE Factsheet on Thinking of suicide - Getting help if you're feeling suicidal

2007-04-19 21:59:47 · answer #2 · answered by flutterbye 1 · 0 0

If you try to change her mind about how she feels, you are doing her a disservice when all she wants is to be heard right now.

Give her moral support be being a really good listener.

2007-04-19 21:30:25 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 2 0

if she is in highschool the best thing you can do is have her talk to a counciler and just be there for her and tell her that life is worth living and that with friends and help she will see it

2007-04-19 21:28:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Tell the nursing staff in the hospital where she is.

2007-04-19 21:27:03 · answer #5 · answered by barthebear 7 · 0 0

A question similiar to this has been asked. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ArNqGBwmZCv.0T0f9jehePrty6IX?qid=20070413131203AArhLwt&show=7#profile-info-Ye9bskmfaa

2007-04-21 09:59:09 · answer #6 · answered by Me Encanta Espanol 4 · 0 0

ask her if u are not importnant enough dat she wants to kill her self

2007-04-19 21:28:31 · answer #7 · answered by darkpayaso 3 · 0 0

give her a hug.. hug her all the time... squeeze her with all your soul.

2007-04-19 22:09:53 · answer #8 · answered by SoulRebel79 4 · 0 0

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