Suicide Prevention
Taking an “all hands on deck” approach to suicide prevention can truly save lives. Learning the warning signs and helper tasks that can prevent a suicide equips us with powerful tools for assisting those at risk. Here you will find information on how to help someone who may be suicidal. Read about coping suggestions that the suicidal individual can follow to keep them on the side of choosing themselves and wanting to live. Become familiar with the do’s and don’ts of suicide prevention and the common misconceptions about suicide. Learn to identify the risk factors for suicide along with the actions to take to help a loved one “step back from the edge.”
Saving Lives from Suicide During a Pandemic
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Addressing Suicide Risk in Trying Times
In April, a Global Emotions Report by Gallup showed that people worldwide are sadder, more afraid, and... >>
6 CE Online Suicide Prevention Training: Fulfill California’s Requirement for Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention
All California psychologists will be required to complete six hours of training in suicide... >>
The Inner Voice in Self-Destructive Behavior and Suicide
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How to Reach Out to Someone Who May Be Suicidal
Seeing the familiar faces of beloved figures who have died by suicide is a pain... >>
The Reason Why Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Gets it Right on Suicide Prevention (and ’13 Reasons Why’ is Harmfully Misguided)
Rebecca Bunch, the endearingly narcissistic protagonist of the CW comedy Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, is a singing/dancing,... >>
Free Brochure: How You Can Help Prevent a Suicide
Download the Brochure: How You Can Help Prevent a Suicide
Suicide Prevention – 10 Questions and Answers
Suicide is a scary topic. But it’s important to know how to talk to someone... >>
Be The One To Help Save A Life From Suicide
There’s nothing more frightening than the concern that someone you know may be at risk... >>
Suicide in the Media
Recently, suicide has been in the spotlight as the focus of both a fictionalized mini-series... >>