AI and mental health crisis script: what to say when a friend says they're done

End-of-lesson check

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1. A friend tells you they're done and want to die. According to the key idea from this crisis training, how much time do you have to respond effectively?

   1. About 30 seconds to act before the moment passes
   2. You should wait and respond the next day when things are calmer
   3. There's no time limit—take as long as you need
   4. You have several minutes to think through your response

2. Why would using AI to practice a crisis response script be helpful before a real emergency happens?

   1. So the AI can call emergency services for you automatically
   2. So you'll feel more confident posting about mental health online
   3. So you won't freeze when the real moment comes and will already know what to say
   4. So you can prove to your friend that you researched their problems

3. If you're in a crisis situation with a friend, what does the lesson say you should NEVER do?

   1. Leave your friend alone to go get help
   2. Give them a list of homework assignments to distract them
   3. Tell them everything will be fine right away
   4. Make fun of their problems

4. What should you ask AI to provide as part of your crisis response toolkit?

   1. Your friend's medical history from their social media
   2. A list of reasons why your friend should feel better
   3. The three most important things to say first in a crisis
   4. A meme to lighten the mood

5. What is the 988 number, and why is it important to save it in your phone?

   1. It's the national suicide prevention lifeline—you can call or text it anytime for crisis support
   2. It's a website where you can find therapists in your area
   3. It's a mental health app that charges money for subscriptions
   4. It's a number that connects you to your school counselor during class

6. A friend in crisis tells you that your presence is making them feel worse. What should you do?

   1. Stay with them anyway but step back slightly, while getting a trusted adult involved
   2. Tell them they're being dramatic
   3. Leave immediately and hope they feel better
   4. Call all your other friends to come over

7. Which of these would be an example of what the lesson says NOT to say, even with good intentions?

   1. 'I'm really worried about you—let's find help together'
   2. 'It sounds like you're going through a lot. I'm here for you'
   3. 'You think you have problems? You should hear what happened to me'
   4. 'I care about you and I want to make sure you get the support you need'

8. The lesson suggests you practice the 988 script out loud right now. What's the main reason for this?

   1. So you can record it and send it to your friend later
   2. So the words will be ready in your memory when you need them without having to think
   3. So you can practice your public speaking skills
   4. So you can share it on social media

9. In the context of this lesson, what does 'peer help' mean?

   1. A school subject about working in groups
   2. A professional therapy method using multiple counselors
   3. A type of AI chatbot specifically for teenagers
   4. Friends helping friends during a mental health crisis

10. Your friend says they're 'done' and wants to die. What's the first action the lesson recommends taking?

    1. Immediately call 911 yourself
    2. Post about it on social media to get more people to help
    3. Ignore it because they might be joking
    4. Ask AI for the three important things to say first

11. What makes the 30-second response window mentioned in the lesson particularly challenging?

    1. Thirty seconds is actually plenty of time for anyone to respond
    2. It only matters during school hours
    3. It only applies if you know the person very well
    4. People often freeze or panic in high-stress situations, making it hard to think clearly

12. What role does AI play in this crisis intervention approach?

    1. It replaces human connection during emergencies
    2. It serves as a practice tool to rehearse language before a crisis happens
    3. It automatically contacts emergency services for you
    4. It diagnoses mental health conditions

13. If your friend is in crisis and you don't have access to AI at that moment, what should you still be able to do?

    1. Use the 988 number you saved in your phone for immediate help
    2. Wait until you get home to look up what to say
    3. Ask your friend to Google crisis resources themselves
    4. Leave and find Wi-Fi before doing anything

14. The lesson mentions 'crisis support' as a key term. What is the main goal of crisis support?

    1. To solve all of someone's problems forever
    2. To keep someone safe in the immediate moment and connect them to help
    3. To make crisis support professionals unnecessary
    4. To prove that you care more than anyone else

15. A friend in crisis says they'll be fine if you just keep it between the two of them. What does the lesson suggest is the right approach?

    1. Keep their secret because you promised
    2. Tell everyone at school so more people can help
    3. Stop being their friend to protect yourself
    4. Involve a trusted adult anyway, because some situations need more help than friends can provide