Somebody I Love Wants To Die - What Should I Do?

Dr. Scott Eilers November 7, 2025
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Dr. Scott Eilers

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The mental health field has done a terrible job of providing practical information to people. This frustrates me immensely. There absolutely are scientific, practical mental health tools that can and do change lives, and so few people are teaching them. This channel is for us: those whose needs run deeper; those of us living on the Isle of Misfits Toys. My goal for this channel is to create the highest quality information about depression and anxiety for the people who need it most; those who are living with it every day. My name is Dr. Scott. I'm a licensed clinical psychologist, podcast host, and the author of the book "For When Everything Is Burning." I specialize in treating moderate to severe mood and anxiety disorders because I've lived them for decades. Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client. But I do care.

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If my videos have helped, my new book goes even deeper https://bit.ly/DrScottLightBetweentheLeavesYT When someone you love says they don’t want to be here anymore, it’s terrifying. In this video I walk you through a clear, compassionate game plan: the tone to keep (serious but calm), what to do (assess plan/means/intent, increase proximity, explore treatment levels, means-restriction, crisis options), and what not to do (guilt, minimization, adversarial debates). You’ll leave with practical language, next-step checklists, and ways to stay connected without turning the moment into pressure. Save this for when you need it most—and share it with the people in your circle. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call your local emergency number. In the U.S., call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline; for other countries, search your local crisis line. Next Steps: 📩 Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly. https://bit.ly/SelfHopePsychology Depression and Anxiety resource: 🪣 Get my 5-day guide to reclaiming your time and energy despite mental health struggles. https://bit.ly/DrScottBucketTheory ♥︎ 2 Unique ways to work with me - https://drscotteilers.com 😴 Dramatically improve your sleep in 2 steps with my new Sleep Workbook. https://www.drscotteilers.com/resources#how-to-sleep-better 📖 My book: For When Everything is Burning https://bit.ly/forwheneverythingisburning 🤝 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCogWI9kVVvmRRPzzQBrOwzg/join Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client. But I do care.