Problem Gambling - A Guide for Families (PDF) - ProblemGambling.ca
Problem Gambling - A Guide for Families (PDF) - ProblemGambling.ca
Problem Gambling - A Guide for Families (PDF) - ProblemGambling.ca
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<strong>Problem</strong> <strong>Gambling</strong>: A <strong>Guide</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Families</strong><br />
If this happens, you should:<br />
• take all suicide threats seriously<br />
• stay <strong>ca</strong>lm and listen <strong>ca</strong>refully<br />
• let the person talk about his or her feelings<br />
• accept what he or she says. Don’t pass judgment or try to solve<br />
the problem.<br />
• ask if the person feels suicidal and has a plan (you <strong>ca</strong>nnot<br />
<strong>ca</strong>use someone to harm themselves by talking about it).<br />
• remove any means <strong>for</strong> self-harm (e.g., firearms, medi<strong>ca</strong>tions)<br />
• support the person in getting professional help (e.g., crisis<br />
centre, counsellor, doctor, emergency room or clergy)<br />
• not agree to keep the person’s suicidal thoughts a secret. Tell<br />
someone who <strong>ca</strong>n help.<br />
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