If you hear someone comment or indicate they're considering suicide, you should take it seriously, get involved, and get them the help they need.

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Only if they express intent
• D. Only if in immediate danger

Answer: (A)

When someone mentions considering suicide, there is real risk involved and it requires immediate, supportive action. Any statement about suicidal thoughts should be taken seriously, because ideation can escalate or shift quickly, and you may not be able to predict how serious they are from their words alone. The right approach is to respond with care, stay with them, listen without judgment, and ask direct questions about what they’re feeling, whether they have a plan, and if they have access to means. Then connect them with professional help right away—reach out to mental health resources, a trusted supervisor or base medical personnel, or emergency services if there’s imminent danger. Don’t leave them alone and work to ensure they get the support they need. The core action is to treat any mention of suicide as serious and to intervene promptly.