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Worried about a resident’s online chatter?

Worried about a resident’s online chatter? . Is the person saying things like… “I just want to end it all” “I can’t take it anymore” “I wish I had never been born?” Have other residents reported concern about this person’s chatter? . Example of Megan Meier ( bullying & MySpace) .

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Worried about a resident’s online chatter?

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  1. Worried about a resident’s online chatter? Is the person saying things like… • “I just want to end it all” • “I can’t take it anymore” • “I wish I had never been born?” Have other residents reported concern about this person’s chatter? Example of Megan Meier (bullying & MySpace)

  2. You Can Help! Do you have… …a plan? …the means? …hope? Have you ever tried to kill yourself before? • Tell them you are worried. • Listen!Show support, be available, be interested. • Askif they are thinking of killing themselves. If they say yes, ask other questions. • Gettheir number. • Make a plan, including their promise to call you if they are in crisis.

  3. What to Do If the threat is NOT imminent… • Follow up. • Suggest an appointment With the counseling center. • Call to check on them. If the threat IS imminent… • Call 911 or security. • Go to their room to check on them.

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