E5: What to do if someone expresses suicidal ideation (a step-by-step guide) (Part 2)

A Counselor for Every Kid Podcast

Jan 19, 2025•29 min

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Episode description

***This podcast is marked "explicit" due to the sensitive nature of the topic of suicide. There is no profanity or inappropriate content in this podcast episode, or show.**

Important Disclaimer: IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS EXPERIENCING A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS, INCLUDING THE EXPRESSION OF SUICIDAL IDEATION, CALL THE MENTAL HEALTH HOTLINE: 988 OR CALL 911 FOR YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM.

In this episdoe, we finish up this discussion about suicidal ideation with the last four steps on what to do.

Episode Breakdown:

Review steps 1-3 and high/medium/low intensity(04:20)

Step 4: Explain the seriousness (06:50)

Step 5: Establish boundaries (09:20)

Step 6: Create a referral plan and DO something (14:20)

Involving parents who are not emotionally well themselves/concerned how parents will respond (16:25)

Importance of mental health care for individuals and families right away (19:45)

Remember- YOU are not responsible for their safety (20:35)

Step 7: Follow-Up (22:19)

Review Steps 1-7 (26:55)

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