There is a page on wikipedia that talks about involuntary commitment. One has to be in danger of their self or other people. The link is provided below.
If I have got my Bible history right, Herod did not attempt or commit Suicide. He was a Biblical bad guy, but Judas- sometimes called Judas Iscariot was the biblical traitor who did take his own life...
Tell them that it is stupid and if they are worried or scared about something they should tell someone.NO NO NO!! Whatever you do DO NOT tell them it is stupid! They are depresed and feel negative,...