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The Reason Why Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Gets it Right on Suicide Prevention (and ’13 Reasons Why’ is Harmfully Misguided)

…with depression or suicidality, and that’s because of the Papageno Effect. Dr. Lisa Firestone, Director of Research & Education for The Glendon Association, says the Papageno Effect is a strategy that helps people build hope. It’s named after the character Papageno in Mozart’s Opera, The Magic Flute, who is suicidal over a lost love until his three friends remind him that there are many other reasons to live. He chooses life and finds love again….

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Preventing Interpersonal Violence in Relationships

…ake seriously. In general, the appearance of unequal power and control are warning signs of relationship abuse. Abusers want compliance and secrecy and work to get and keep them through intimidation and fear. Awareness is the key to self-preservation and the ability to help others avoid or escape relationship violence. Signs a Teen’s Partner May Be at Risk of Becoming Abusive Here are signs that a teenage partner may have tendencies toward abuse,…

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What Demi Moore and Twitter Can Teach You About Stopping Suicide by Lisa Firestone, Ph.D.

…he person than to under react and lose that person. For a complete list of helper tasks and what you can do to save a life click here. If you would like more information on what you can do to prevent suicide, sign up for the free April 20 webinar Understanding and Preventing Suicide. You may also visit the resource I created on PsychAlive.org, Suicide Prevention Advice. IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS IN CRISIS OR IN NEED OF IMMEDIATE HELP, CALL 1-8…

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Saving Lives from Suicide During a Pandemic

…fety Plan App. WEBINAR – Watch a free Webinar with the Director of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Dr. John Draper, discussing effective methods to help a suicidal person National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number 1 (800)-273-TALK (8255…

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Finding Love: Empowering Tools to Help You Find the Relationship You Want

…us build a solid foundation for long-lasting and satisfying relationships. Dr. Firestone, co-author of Sex and Love in Intimate Relationships, has worked with couples for more than 30 years and written extensively about romantic relationships. Here, we hear from her about the elements that get in our way of finding love and the best advice for overcoming internal obstacles and finding the love we say we want. What’s getting in your way of finding…

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7 Warning Signs That a New Mom Needs Help for Troubling Emotions

…from doctors to therapists to family and friends — can learn something to help. Signs and Symptoms of Postpartum Depression According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), symptoms of postpartum depression may include: Trouble sleeping even when the baby is sleeping Extreme fatigue Feeling numb or unable to bond or connect with the baby Difficulty concentrating Negative or frightening thoughts about something harming your baby…

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Suicide Prevention Advice

help a loved one “step back from the edge.” Suicide Prevention Tips: Read Dr. Lisa Firestone’s tips for how to help someone at risk for suicide. Coping Suggestions for the Suicidal Person The Do’s and Don’ts of Suicide Prevention Helper Tasks: How You Can Help Someone Who’s Suicidal Suicide: The Warning Signs Suicide: How You Can Help Someone at Risk Busting the Myths About Suicide   The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline If you or someone you…

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Military Suicide: A New Battle to Save Lives Must Begin by Dr. Lisa Firestone

…ith their families and their communities. As this occurs, we must look for warning signs of suicide and learn how we can help someone at risk. The most essential thing to communicate to soldiers who are suffering is that no matter how unbearable their pain may feel, treatment is available, and, in spite of whatever guilt, trauma or shame they carry with them, they can feel better. Note: The Veterans Administration has implemented a help line (1-80

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Suicide in the Media

…do this by educating ourselves about the warning signs of suicide and the helper tasks that can save lives. And the media can do its part by spreading a message of hope and providing a fact-based education that can help protect lives rather than endanger them. Warning Signs of Suicide (from American Association of Suicidology) Talking about wanting to die Looking for a way to kill oneself Talking about feeling hopeless or having no purpose Talkin…

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Lindsay Lohan & The Media’s Take on Suicide

…hey can inform the public about the warning signs of suicide. According to Dr. Lisa Firestone, the following self-destructive behaviors are prominent suicide warning signs: Disrupted Sleep: People who commit suicide often go days or weeks without sleeping. Isolation: A suicidal person pulls away from others, especially close friends and family. They spend more time alone and act as if they do not want to be around anyone. Loss of Interest: People…

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