…not remain untold. Thank you for listening and for coming out today and supporting the AFSP. Donate to AFSP or sign up for an Out of the Darkness Walk If you or someone you know may be suicidal call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255. If you’ve lost someone, there are survivor resources to help you cope….
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…you don’t drink or use every night. Drug or Alcohol Use/Addiction Warning Signs Warning signs that drinking or substance use needs professional treatment include: Recurring binge drinking or drinking or using to excess. An inability to leave unfinished alcohol behind (for example, a person without alcohol dependence may leave wine served with a meal unfinished; a person with a dependence problem or disorder is unable to leave unfinished alcohol b…
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…reduce violent acts. The first step in preventing violence is to learn the warning signs that indicate whether someone is likely to become violent. These warning signs often include a history of early aggressive behavior, such as enjoying hurting animals, expressions of violence in drawings and writings, as well as physical fighting with siblings and peers. Other warning signs have to do with feeling constantly disrespected and thinking that a per…
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…eenage girls, homosexuality and bisexuality are not significant factors in suicide attempts, suicidal thoughts, or suicidal intentions. These findings make it clear that sexual orientation does not predispose an individual to suicidal thoughts or actions. They found that factors such as verbal and physical harassment, substance abuse, or isolation from peers for being sexually “different” contribute to their high rates of suicide. New research rev…
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…g and Preventing Suicide here To see a full list of upcoming webinars with Dr. Lisa Firestone, please visit PsychAlive Upcoming Webinars * All Webinars are provided by The Glendon Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and enhancing mental health. To support this Webinar series, you can make a donation to The Glendon Association by clicking here Recommended Books Recommended Films For the Public For Professionals For Survi…
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…alth Professional Should Know To see a full list of upcoming Webinars with Dr. Lisa Firestone, please visit PsychAlive – Upcoming Webinars. * All Webinars are provided by The Glendon Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and enhancing mental health. To support this Webinar series, you can make a donation to The Glendon Association by clicking here. Recommended Books Recommended Films For Professionals For the Public For S…
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…CPR of Suicide Prevention” here See a full list of upcoming Webinars with Dr. Lisa Firestone, here * All Webinars are provided by The Glendon Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and enhancing mental health. To support this Webinar series, you can make a donation to The Glendon Association by clicking here Recommended Books Recommended Films For the Public For Professionals For Survivors VISIT: PsychAlive’s Suicide Prev…
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…e actions now that can help save a life. We can do this by recognizing the warning signs for suicide in veterans and supporting them getting the services they need. We can reach out to veterans and their families, and work together to de-stigmatize struggles with mental health. In doing so, are taking action to protect the lives of those who have been deeply wounded in their effort to protect us. The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisi…
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…bject for most people, and especially between parents and kids. We invited Dr. Lisa Firestone into TIP to address the issue for parents who may not know how to broach it. From being bullied at school, to learning self-loathing at home, there are many things that can foster suicidal thoughts. We talk about the emotional conditions and physical circumstances that surround suicide, and how to create the right conditions to combat them. It’s an import…
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…hile failing to notice or give value to the potential risks and downsides. Drinking and drug use further heightens the dopamine response. This prompts more reward-seeking behavior that raises the risk of dependence. The adolescent’s impulsiveness and their own sense of logic (which Siegel explains in Brainstorm) also lessen the risks adolescents perceive to their health and survival. To admit, or even understand, that using has become a problem is…
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