Lydia Says, "I Hate My Life and I Just Want

Multiple Choice

Lydia says, "I hate my life and I just want to die. Besides, everyone would be better off without me - better if I had never been born." You should

A) try to take her mind off her problems by taking her to a movie or some other activity.
B) agree with her initially. If she thinks you are on her side by not opposing her plan, she is more likely to be convinced by you later.
C) make her get professional help right away. Do not try to talk with her yourself, as untrained counseling can actually increase the risk of suicide.
D) empathize as much as you can and ask if she has a plan for killing herself. If her plan involves a method and a time, the risk of suicide is very high.