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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A person expresses hopelessness, plans to die, or has access to means of self-harm.
The essentials if you need to act right now.
Stay with them. Ask directly about suicide. Remove means. Call helpline or 112.
What might I see? Observable signs — no diagnosis required.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Talking about being a burden, having no future, or specific plans.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Giving away possessions, sudden calm after depression, or acquiring means.
Optional deeper explanation — not required to act.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Suicidal crisis is often temporary but intensely painful.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Direct caring questions reduce risk — they do not plant the idea.
Check the scene before you approach.
Civilian-safe actions you can take.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Move to quieter safer space if possible.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Ask calmly: "Are you thinking about suicide?"
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Listen. Reflect: "I hear you are in a lot of pain."
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Ask if they have a plan and timeline. Stay within arm's reach.
When and how to get professional help.
Any active plan, recent attempt, or immediate access to means needs urgent professional help.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Stay, listen, reduce access to means, and connect to crisis services. You are not their therapist.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call Kiran 1800-599-0019, iCall, or 112 if attempt in progress.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Tell dispatcher suicidal crisis — stay on line.
Dangerous actions, when not to attempt rescue, and common myths.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT argue ("You have so much to live for") or minimize feelings.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT leave them alone if risk is high.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Asking about suicide puts the idea in their head
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Direct questions open conversation and are recommended by suicide prevention experts.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Missing chance to intervene because of fear of asking.
Other scenarios in the same family.
Active self-harm
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A person is actively cutting, burning, or injuring themselves and may need medical and psychological help.
Crowd panic
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — In a stadium, festival, or emergency, a crowd surges, screams, and people risk trampling or crush injuries.
Violent agitation
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A person is shouting, throwing objects, or threatening violence — possibly from mental illness, drugs, or extreme stress.
Psychotic episode
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A person hears voices, has paranoid beliefs, or behaves unpredictably due to a psychotic episode.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Emergency mental health services or hospital needed for active attempts or detailed plans.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Follow up support after crisis — professional care is essential.