True: Suicide is preventable , One of the best ways to prevent suicide is by getting treatment , If you think a friend is in immediate danger of harming himself or herself, you shouldn't leave him or her alone., One of the best ways to help someone who's thinking about suicide is to get him or her to talk with a trusted adult or counselor, or call a suicide crisis line, September is suicide prevention month, Anyone can be at risk of suicide, Some warning signs include: giving away belongings, changes in sleep, withdrawal, and mood changes., False: Asking someone if they are thinking about suicide will put the idea in their head and cause them to do it., Someone making suicidal threats won't really do it, they are just looking for attention., Once a youth is suicidal, he or she is suicidal forever , If your friend is talking about suicide, it's best to wait a few weeks before talking about it to see if he or she starts to feel better, If your friend tells you she's considering suicide and swears you to secrecy, you have to keep your promise., Suicide usually occurs out of the blue- without warning, You can't help people who are suicidal,

Suicide Prevention: True or False?

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