In this important interview, MedCircle host, Kyle Kittleson, and triple board certified neuropsychologist, Dr. Judy Ho, discuss what to do when someone is suicidal. They dive into 7 action steps to use when a loved one is feeling suicidal. This is also known as "suicidal ideation".

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00:00 Intro
00:44 #1 Understand their mindset
01:21 #2 How to approach them
01:50 #3 List the behaviors you've noticed
02:20 #4 Ask an openended question
02:49 What to do if your concern lingers
04:30 Important techniques for children & teens
07:03 #5 Explain your emotions
07:58 #6 Practice the conversation
08:41 What NOT to do
10:27 #7 What to do in an emergency
11:23 Important final thoughts

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