Suicide Prevention
It Is Safe To Assume…
“It is safe to assume that, no matter how it appears, the attempt probably did not come out of the blue. Look for clues. Some possibilities include a family history of mental illness, a history of abuse, unusual or stressful family dynamics, prior diagnosis or evidence of a psychiatric disorder, and/or bizarre behavior long before, … Continue reading It Is Safe To Assume…
The Crisis Text Line analyzed 75 million texts to pinpoint the best way to ask if someone’s suicidal
National Suicide Prevention Week
I am quite extreme in my openness and honesty in regard to suicide. The more it bothers someone, the louder my voice will become. This is not a subject to be shy, passive, or hush-hush about. It requires a powerful voice. No one has ever accused me of subtly. In 1993, I lost someone very … Continue reading National Suicide Prevention Week
