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My Friend Is Talking About Wanting to Die. What Should I Do?

By Nancy Schimelpfening, About.com

Updated August 24, 2006

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Question: My Friend Is Talking About Wanting to Die. What Should I Do?
Answer: There are no right or wrong things you can do if you are acting out of concern, but suicide prevention agencies do have some tips that will help you through this difficult situation. For a full list that you can print out for future reference, visit here: Suicide Prevention Tips.
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