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Resources > About Suicide > Suicide Prevention > How to Find Out if Someone is Suicidal
How to Find Out if Someone is Suicidal
Talking directly about suicide will never cause someone to do it. The most important thing you can do for a friend you’re worried about is to ask them whether they’re feeling suicidal or not. To do this most effectively you need to:
- Talk privately
- Allow plenty of time
- Stay calm
- Allow them to talk freely without judging or minimizing them
- Be persistent
- Don’t be sworn to secrecy -- friends don't keep deadly secrets!
If you think someone might be suicidal, check out the "What to Say and Do" page or call CrisisLink 703-527-4077 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Help is available 24/7/365!
