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Please explain what do you say to a friend that has suicidal thoughts and cuts herself?
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Encourage her: To accept psychiatric and/or psychological help. If she has a doctor already, encourage her to call asap. If she doesn't have a doctor and you think she might imminently harm herself, encourage her to call 911, or the national suicide prevention lifeline: 1-800-273-8255. She can also be seen and evaluated in an emergency room, and they will help her get the treatment she needs for this problem.
Answered 4/16/2016
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