Not every therapist is trained on how to help someone with suicidal thoughts. Some lack experience in how to intervene with thoughts of suicide, and some may feel overwhelmed with fear that a patient's life may be in danger. If you’re further down “The Ramp,” you need to be working with someone who is an expert on suicide prevention. Unfortunately, most people are in denial about how dangerous thoughts of suicide are. We’ll cover how to find the right therapist, asking for referrals, confidentiality, and how culture comes into play in finding a good fit for a therapist.
