Based on the suicide information presented in the textbook, if a friend talks about committing suicide, you should ____.?
a. ?try to change the subject and avoid bringing up the topic again
b. ?keep track of the friend’s moods, paying particular attention when your friend seems the most depressed
c. ?attempt to help your friend yourself without bringing others into the problem
d. ?ask direct questions about your friend’s plan for suicide
ANSWER:
d
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