Mark, age 29, tells you that he has thought about suicide. Which should you say next?
A. "How long have you felt this way?"
B. "Tell me more about it."
C. "Do you have a plan?"
D. "Have you told anyone else?"
Answer: C. "Do you have a plan?"
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