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5 Tips on how to handle a Crisis
By Denise • Originally published April 13, 2015 • Updated April 14, 2015
Stop whatever you are doing and find a quiet place to be, away from people.
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- Stop whatever you are doing and find a quiet place to be, away from people.
- Spend 10 minutes and focus on deep breathing
- Call someone who can help
- Avoid people who may make your crisis worse
- Call a Suicide Hotline or 911 if you feel you are a danger to yourself or someone else.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is open 24 hours per day and 7 days per week. Please reach out if you are thinking about suicide. 1-800-273-8255 www. suicidepreventionlifeline.org
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