If you believe that they’re in danger, call 911 or the Poison Control Center immediately.

如果你覺得他們有危險傾向，請立即打給 911 或藥物控制中心。

Your friend’s life is more important than their privacy.

你朋友的生命比他們的隱私重要得多。

WellCasters, have you ever had someone just want to end it all, permanently?

各位 Wellcast 的觀眾，你是否曾有認識的人想永遠的結束這一切？

It’s never easy to think about or hear.

這種想法不會輕易產生。

Yes, life can get so complicated and overwhelming. It’s hard to even imagine that things would ever get better again.

沒錯，人生有時會複雜得令人難以承受。有時就連想像事情好轉，都是件難事。

But most people bounce back.

但大部分的人都能重新振作。

Unfortunately, some don’t.

不幸的是，有些人沒辦法。

Suicide is a tragedy that affects everyone, and it’s one of the leading causes of death for people 24 and younger.

自殺這種悲劇會影響到每個人，同時也是 24 歲以下族群的主要死因之一。

Here’s what to do if you suspect your friend who might be having thoughts of suicide.

如果你懷疑朋友可能有自殺想法，這裡有幾個方法提供給你。

Tip 1: Learn to recognize dangerous signs.

一、學習辨識危險信號。

Has your friend talked about feeling hopeless or anxious?

你朋友是否曾提到他感到無助或焦慮？

Have you noticed the change in your friend's behavior acting withdrawn, sleeping less, sleeping a lot more?

你朋友的行為是否不太尋常？像是變得沉默寡言、缺乏睡眠，或有嗜睡傾向？

Maybe they’re abusing alcohol or drugs.

也許他們開始酗酒或嗑藥。

Giving away their belongings.

把自己的財產贈與別人。

Maybe your friend has even talked about hurting themselves or worse, wanting to die.

也許你朋友曾提過自殘或者更糟，提到他想死。

For a complete checklist of suspect behaviors, pause and print out our worksheet.

想查看危險信號的完整列表，請按暫停，並印出學習單。

Tip 2: Initiate dialogue in a non-judgmental way.

二、試著與他談談，別語帶批判。

Sit your friend down in a comfortable or a familiar environment where the two of you can talk privately and freely.

找個舒適或熟悉的環境和他一起坐下，讓兩人能自在地進行私人對話。

Start by telling your friend how much you care about them, but some other behaviors have concerned you.

首先，讓你朋友知道你有多關心他，但他的有些行為讓你有點擔心。

Refer to our worksheet for ideas on how this conversation might flow.

學習單上有提供對話流程參考。

If you determine that your friend is in danger and that they need help immediately, please call 911.

如果你判定朋友有危險，且需要立即協助，請馬上撥打 911。

Household items like pills or razor blades, they quickly become lethal weapons in the hands of a suicidal person.

家庭用品，像是藥丸或刮鬍刀片，都可能成為自殺傾向者手中的致命武器。

Tip 3: React with feeling.

三、善用同理心。

If your friend does confide in your thoughts on suicide, be compassionate and make it known that you’re there to listen.

如果你朋友向你吐露自殺傾向，請抱持同理心，讓他知道你會傾聽。

Don’t aim to change their mind.

不要以改變他們的想法為目標。

Start an argument or give advice.

別跟他們講道理或提出建議。

Many people who attempt suicide don’t actually wanna die.

許多想自殺的人，其實並不是真的想死。

They just want their suffering to end and suicide seems like the only avenue.

他們只是想結束痛苦，而自殺是他們能想到的唯一辦法。

Engage in conversation with your friend and find out what’s hurting him.

跟你的朋友談談，找出是什麼在傷害他。

Tip 4: Shift the focus from sources of pain to resources for treatment.

四、把焦點從痛苦來源轉移，並轉向治療。

In addition to external challenges, your friend might also be fighting internal demons that require professional care.

除了外在困難之外，你朋友可能也在與內心的惡魔對抗，這需要專業諮商協助。

Depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders are often present in the suicidal.

憂鬱、焦慮，以及其他心理疾病常會顯現在自殺傾向者的身上。

Many of these illnesses can be diagnosed and treated.

許多心理疾病都可診斷與治療。

Encourage your friend to seek help and offer to work with them to locate a mental health professional or clinic.

鼓勵你的朋友去尋求幫助，和他們一起尋找專業心理諮商。

We strongly recommend looping their family members into this process.

強烈建議請他們家人一同前往。

Tip 5: Lastly, stay connected.

五、保持聯繫。

Even after your friend has sought help, he seems to be on the path to healing.

就算你朋友已經去尋找專業幫助，他也還只是在痊癒途中。

Encourage other friends, roommates, and family members to check in on your friend during this vulnerable time.

鼓勵其他朋友、室友，和家人在這個非常時期多多關心你朋友。

This is an especially important step since many suicides occur in a period of a parent improvement.

這步驟非常重要。許多自殺案件是發生在緩慢痊癒的期間。

Listen, this video is a starting point.

聽好，這個影片只是個開端。

Please do your own independent research to identify more resources.

請自己去搜尋更多可用資源。

But here are few we recommend.

以下是一些我們推薦的資源。

You can save a life just by reaching out to someone who’s in need.

你可以拯救一條生命，只要向需要的人伸出援手。

Well, that's all for me today, WellCasters.

好了，我能講的就這些了。

Would you do me a kindness?

能幫我個忙嗎？

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訂閱我們的頻道。

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申請電子報，接收最新資訊。

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