A Friend Has Called You to "Say Goodbye" and Tells

question 153

Multiple Choice

A friend has called you to "say goodbye" and tells you she is alone and how she plans to carry out her suicide.She then hangs up on you, and you cannot get her back on the phone.What should you do?

• A)Do not overreact because she is trying to manipulate you.
• B)If she does not call back in 15 minutes, call her again.
• C)Call another friend to accompany you to this "suicidal" friend's house.
• D)Call the police or a rescue unit, and tell them what has happened.

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