If you're working with a client who talks about suicide, the law requires that you:

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The best course of action is to conduct an assessment to determine if the client is imminently suicidal and to evaluate if there is a professional duty to protect the client. Hospitalization should only be considered if there is a significant risk of harm to the client or others. Calling family and relatives may not be in the best interest of the client and should only be done with the client's permission. The therapist's duty is to always protect the client's best interests.

If You're Working with a Client Who Talks About Suicide