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[quote=Anonymous]The Signs of Suicide program in high schools teaches a useful acronym: ACT (Acknowledge-Care-Tell). Your DD can: -Acknowledge what she has seen in her friend in terms of behavior or mood (“I’ve noticed you seem really sad lately”) -shows she Cares (“I’m worried about you”), and then -Tell a trusted adult, even offering to go together (“There is a counseling service at the Health Center with therapists who really listen. I’m happy to go with you, if you’d like.”). If the friend won’t go willingly, your DD needs to tell someone anyway. There is too much silence around such things — and then it is too late. Thinking of both of them. [/quote]
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