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In a situation like this, in which she is facing a life changing moment, suical thoughts are not uncommon, especially for people who tend to exaggerate or are black and white thinkers. At the time she sees no other possible outcome and additionally a threat like this is sure to garner attention and is a way for her to try to get her way. Now we know this threat wont help but she is not thinking rationally about the situation. Suicidal thoughts should be addressed and worked on, not suppressed. So suggesting a hotline or a counselor would be the best thing for her.
Unless she starts saying how she will do it and has plans laid out, such as the method, place, time, etc. you wouldn't want to get someone involved such as the police that may require she be put on constant or surveillance in a hospital. People will say they want to do it, but when they try to make that leap they typically fail. About 4-5% are all that actually go through with it and are "successful." So keeping an eye out for anything that resembles a plan in individuals is something that should make you want to utilize more invasive actions to help the person.
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