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That's a bit like saying "People in your situation often commit suicide. Would you like me to dial the Suicide Prevention Lifeline for you?" isn't it? You risk
by vorpalhex 6y ago
That's a bit like saying "People in your situation often commit suicide. Would you like me to dial the Suicide Prevention Lifeline for you?" isn't it? You risk causing it by suggesting it when it may have never entered the persons mind to begin with.
- ceejayoz 6y agoThat's a harmful myth. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20140112-is-it-bad-to-talk-about-suicide https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20140112-is-it-bad-to-tal... https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/September-2018/5-Common-Myths-About-Suicide-Debunked https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/September-2018/5-Common...
- boomboomsubban 6y agoI would view this kind of notification as different than discussing suicide. You presumably just encountered something very shocking, and are likely considering what options are available to you. There's no real need to mention suicide in the notification, "feeling distressed? Call" would work fine.
- vorpalhex 6y agoThe BBC itself offers conflicting accounts: https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-49001246 https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-49001246 https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-44170473 https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-44170473
- imtringued 6y agoJust show Robin Hood's contact information. It doesn't really matter who picks up the phone.