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Dr. Shashank Joshi is a professor of psychiatry, pediatrics, and education at Stanford. In this video, he gives tips to help a friend who might be struggling with a mental health crisis that includes suicidal thoughts, including things to text to a suicidal friend. Remember that just by being there, you are doing something valuable that can help prevent the escalation of suicidal thoughts.
0:00 Introduction
0:54 What should I do to prepare?
1:53 How do I start the conversation?
2:57 I’m worried I won’t know what to say next
3:37 What should I not say?
5:13 What else can I do?
6:01 How can I know if they’re in immediate danger?
7:37 Is there anything else I should do after I know they’re safe right now?
8:14 What do I do after the initial conversation?
Crisis Support:
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
988lifeline.org/
Crisis Text Line:
Text any word to 741741
Additional Resources:
• #BeThe1To: www.bethe1to.com/
• The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: afsp.org/
• California’s Know the Signs Campaign: www.suicideisp...
• Stanley-Brown Safety Plan
Website: suicidesafetyp...
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The information in this video was accurate as of the upload date, 7/28/2022. For information purposes only. Consult your local medical authority or your healthcare practitioner for advice.
This video is a production of the Stanford Center for Health Education team, in collaboration with Stanford Medicine and the Stanford Center for Professional Development.
At the Stanford Center for Health Education, we believe that expanding access to engaging education has the power to change behaviors, improve health, and save lives.
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