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Despite rising rates, death by suicide is a rare event (about 14 to 15 deaths per 100,000 people in the United States in 2018; American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 2020). However, early and often throughout your career, you are likely to see many students and mental health clients who struggle with suicidality (Binkley & Leibert, 2015; Roush et al., 2018). Being ready to respond competently and calmly to suicidal thoughts and impulses is essential. As Joiner (2005) wrote, “Suicide is an urgent issue—it kills people—but urgency need not entail panic” (p. 17). Becoming and remaining competent is your best antidote to panic.