When dealing with someone who has been hinting at suicide, which of the following is NOT a good approach?
A)Approach the person with support and acceptance, realizing that he or she probably feels misunderstood.
B)Try to get day-to-day commitments from the person, such as meeting for lunch.
C)If the person's mood abruptly improves, back off so that he or she is not reminded of earlier suicidal talk.
D)Ask the person if he or she is considering suicide.

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C is not a good approach because an abrupt improvement in mood can sometimes indicate that a person has made a decision to commit suicide, feeling relieved at the decision. It's important to continue support and monitoring, not back off.

When Dealing with Someone Who Has Been Hinting at Suicide