Case Study

Responding to a Friend in Crisis

You receive a series of text messages from a close friend late at night. The messages express feelings of extreme hopelessness and being a burden to everyone. Your friend mentions that they 'just want the pain to end' and then stops responding to your messages. Based on this situation, what is one of the most effective and immediate actions you could take to help your friend? Explain your reasoning, referencing a specific type of support resource.

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