"Since the beginning of 2024, my spirit has been broken. Unconsciously, I find myself thinking of ways to leave this world easily."

"I can't understand the meaning and obligation of being positive or negative, living or dying. Most people think it's right and common sense to live positively, and consider the opposite to be wrong."

The principles of TALK are "Tell, Ask, Listen, Keep safe."

Tell: Express concern in words
Say things like, "You don't seem to be sleeping well lately, are you okay?" or "You seem a bit down, I'm worried about you." Convey your concern directly in words, telling them "I am worried about you."

Ask: Directly inquire about feelings of wanting to die
Ask questions like, "When do you feel like you want to die?" or "How strong is your desire to die?" This is an honest approach to accepting and understanding a child's feelings of wanting to die. It is not a way to encourage these feelings.

Listen: Listen to feelings of despair
Listen to the child without interrupting until they have finished speaking. What the child needs when feeling despair is not advice based on your values or a lecture, but an accepting attitude that takes their feelings of wanting to die as they are.

Keep safe: Ensure safety
If the child's environment or situation is dangerous, remove them from it immediately. If you cannot ensure the child's safety alone, seek help from others. To help the child, you may need to ask for help yourself.

These are the principles of TALK.