Considering the myth that when a person has attempted suicide and pulls out of it the danger is over,a crisis worker should remember that if such a client seemed unusually serene and nonlethal toward self:

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Considering the myth that when a person has attempted suicide and pulls out of it the danger is over,a crisis worker should remember that if such a client seemed unusually serene and nonlethal toward self:​

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The statement "an important danger signal for that client would be a period of euphoria following the depressed or suicidal episode" is the most accurate. A sense of calm or euphoria following a suicidal episode can indicate that the person has made a decision to attempt suicide again in the near future, and is at high risk for doing so. The crisis worker should not assume that the danger is over, even though the client appears calm and nonlethal.

Considering the Myth That When a Person Has Attempted Suicide