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RESPONDING TO A CRY FOR HELP

This article discusses two college roommates Chad and Frank. When Frank had

become withdrawn from his normal activities and sleeping most of the day and talked about the

worthlessness of his life Chad became concerned and wondered if these were the warning signs

of depression or suicide. These are the signs of depression and possible suicide, most depressed

people contemplating suicide usually start talking about it, they will make subtle comments about

dying and or will show signs of depression from their withdrawn behavior, loss of appetite ,

fatigue, decrease in sex driveand feelings of worthlessness with the inability to concentrate.

The best advice and action you can take is to listen and show you understand and

care and want to help. You can offer to help that person find a therapist experienced with suicide

and encourage they speak to a counselor or an individual can check into the local emergency

room,......

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Approximate Pages: 2 (250 words per double-spaced page)

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