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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A person expresses hopelessness, plans to die, or has access to means of self-harm.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
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.
Scene hazards: Access to lethal means, Impulsive actions
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.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call Kiran 1800-599-0019, iCall, or 112 if attempt in progress.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Tell dispatcher suicidal crisis — stay on line.
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.
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.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Asking about suicide puts the idea in their head
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Direct questions open conversation and are recommended by suicide prevention experts.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Missing chance to intervene because of fear of asking.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Suicidal crisis is often temporary but intensely painful.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Direct caring questions reduce risk — they do not plant the idea.