At a suicide prevention center, you hear a counselor say, "Have you ever tried to commit suicide in the past? [If yes] How did you try to do it?" Which one of the goals and techniques of suicide prevention do these questions BEST represent?

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These questions represent the goal of assessing suicide potential, as the counselor is trying to gather information about the caller's past suicide attempts and methods used. This information can help the counselor determine the caller's current risk for suicide and develop an appropriate plan for intervention.

At a Suicide Prevention Center, You Hear a Counselor Say