Key points

Most suicidal crises last less than 10 minutes.

Distraction and social connection are key tools in suicide prevention.

Joyful activities with your loved one can help them through a crisis.

Watching a movie on a Friday night, your heart races when your friend, Dave, texts you:

Dave: "Hey, I'm not doing well, Not really sure what to do..."

For the past 3 months, Dave has been dealing with a challenging break up. He's shared that he feels alone, hopeless, and in constant agony. On a few occasions, Dave has said he wishes he "could go to sleep, and never wake up." Sensing he could use support, you invite him over.

Dave is agitated upon arrival. His eyes scream that he hasn't been sleeping . "I don't really know what to do," he says, "I'm just not feeling like life is worth

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