Brandon’s friend doesn’t hang out much anymore. His friend seems depressed, staying in his room listening to music or playing games online. Brandon texts him to check on him and this time, when his friend replies, he makes a joke about killing himself and says he wonders if anyone would even notice. What would be the BEST way for Brandon to react to this text?Question 9Select one:a.Ignore it because his friend was probably just blowing off steam.b.Tell his friend not to say things like that because they aren’t true.c.Encourage his friend to call the suicide hotline to talk to a professional.d.Show the friend’s text to another close friend who he knows also cares.

If you suspect that friend or family member may be thinking about suicide, what is the BEST thing you can do?Tell a good joke to lighten the mood and get the person to laugh.Ask directly if he or she is intending to commit suicide.Avoid talking about suicide so as not to give the person the suggestion.Tell the person that suicide is a sin.

Once you’ve determined that someone is contemplating suicide, which of the following is NOT an appropriate next step? <br>Speak to a school counselor or psychologist about your concerns.Read about psychotherapy online and try to counsel the person yourself.Take your friend to the emergency room of a local hospital.Stay with your friend and call a national suicide-prevention hotline.

A mentee told their mentor about their friend's depression (loss of a close friend). The student was traumatized and unable to function. They were always tired, unmotivated, and uninterested. They were starting to fall into depression, refusing to discuss their problems with anybody other than their one friend under the oath to keep it a secret. Seeing their friend's situation worsen, the student approaches ICS. How would you handle this situation?

How to Ask, Convince and Take Action with someone who may be suicidal.

You received devastating news about your friend’s death 2 days ago. You are going to attend his / her funeral today. Write down a funeral speech as a tribute to your friend. (10 marks) END OF