When dealing with an at risk person (suicide) you?

• A. Do Nothing
• B. Continue Conversation Quietly
• C. Document
• D. Notify Supervisor and Seek Help

Answer: (D)

The priority is safety and getting professional help. When someone is at risk of suicide, you don’t handle it alone; you escalate the situation to people who can intervene and arrange support. Notifying your supervisor and seeking help brings in trained personnel and proper resources to assess risk, connect the person with crisis services, and determine the next steps. This approach follows standard safety procedures in many workplaces, ensuring actions are documented, coordinated, and appropriate for the situation. Simply continuing the conversation without bringing in the right help can miss critical steps and delay intervention. While you should remain supportive and stay with the person if possible, the actual response should be driven by those who can provide immediate assistance and oversight. If there is imminent danger, involve emergency services right away. Documentation should accompany the response to maintain a clear record and accountability throughout the response process.