MS Health I Instructional Guide

College Crisis: Role Play 2

Maria: You promise? What time will you call? Olivia: I promise. I’ll call in an hour and a half … look, I PROMISE.

Moderator: CUT

Suggested “between-scene” questions for the moderator:

1. What suicide warning signs did Olivia exhibit? Possible answers include • being isolated at school

• saying she feels overwhelmed • saying she feels like giving up

2. What steps did Maria take to intervene? Possible answers include

• asking why Olivia feels the way she does • suggesting Olivia talk to their parents

• telling Olivia she loves her • asking if she feels suicidal

3. What could Maria do to get help? Possible answers include • call their parents

• make sure she’s around to take Olivia’s next phone call

SCENE 2

Introduction: Olivia calls Maria back after class. During Olivia’s class, Maria talked to their mom.

Olivia: Hi. Maria: I’m glad you called me back. Olivia: I just didn’t want to worry you. Maria: Well, I am worried. I talked to Mom about it. Olivia: You did what? What did she say? Maria: She’s worried, too, very worried in fact. We’re here for you and we want to help.

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