• jve@lemmy.world
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    4 hours ago

    the only correct first response.

    Yeah, definitely good to make sure whether or not the suicidal person is “okay.”

    How else would you know?

    Dark humor aside, the correct first response is generally just to let them know you are there and ready to support them however they need. Encourage them to seek help.