What should you NOT do if a person tells you they are having suicidal thoughts?
Correct answer: B. Promise to keep their secret
- A. Take them seriously
- B. Promise to keep their secret
- C. Be willing to listen
- D. Talk openly and directlyDiscover Lesson Plans
Explanation
A suicidal person should be supported, listened to openly and taken seriously, but their disclosure should not be promised secrecy because safety may require involving family, professionals or emergency services.
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