According to AID LIFE, what is the next step after asking about suicidality?

• A. Intervene immediately
• B. Don't leave the person alone
• C. Locate help
• D. Inform supervisor

Answer: (A)

When someone indicates they’re thinking about suicide, safety becomes the immediate priority, so you intervene right away. This means you act in the moment to protect them and connect them with help as fast as possible. Stay with them if you can and are safe to do so, express care and concern, and mobilize appropriate assistance—whether that’s contacting emergency services, a crisis line, or a mental-health professional. If you’re in a setting with a supervisor or established protocol, inform them so the right resources are engaged without delay. Intervening immediately is the best option because it encompasses staying with the person, securing safety, and activating help at once. The other steps—like not leaving them alone, locating help, or informing a supervisor—are important parts of the overall response, but they are actions that flow from the initial, urgent intervention you start right after the conversation turns toward suicidality.