Jolene tells her counselor that she is depressed about the break-up of her relationship and "just wishes she could go to sleep and never wake up." In this case, the counselor needs to:

A. immediately commit Jolene to a psychiatric facility.
B. assess if Jolene is suicidal and intervene if necessary.
C. recognize that her statement is only a "cry for help" and should not be taken seriously.
D. see if there is any chance for reconciliation.


Answer: B

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