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Addressing Suicide Risk in Trying Times

…ntions for suicide. No matter what challenges may come our way, we can all help prevent suicide by reaching out to those affected by tragedy or anyone we notice who is struggling. Now is certainly a time we need to look out for one another, to make efforts to stay in touch and pay attention to those most vulnerable. When it comes to suicide risk, we should spread the truthful message that no matter what contributed to a person’s suicidal thoughts…

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Helper Tasks – How You Can Help Someone Who’s Suicidal

…icide Prevention Advice Page Related Articles: Coping Suggestions for the Suicidal Person The Do’s and Don’ts of Suicide Prevention Suicide: The Warning Signs Suicide: How You Can Help Someone at Risk Busting the Myths About Suicide…

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The Inner Voice in Self-Destructive Behavior and Suicide

…ce in Self-Destructive Behavior and Suicide There are certain recognizable signs of suicidal risk or intent that can be identified in suicidal ideation, i.e., destructive thoughts toward oneself and/or others. When my colleagues and I interviewed depressed and/or suicidal individuals, we discovered that they were able to identify these harmful ways of thinking about themselves and easily related to the concept of the voice. Similarly, in his inter…

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Teen Suicide Prevention: Teachers and Educators

…s Suicide Prevention Advice The Glendon Association “Save a Life” Brochure Dr. Lisa Firestone’s “The Warning Signs of Suicide” &“Suicide: How You Can Help Someone at Risk” TeenSuicide.us – “Teen Suicide Warning Signs” &”Teenage Suicide Prevention” HealthyPlace.com “Suicide and Teenagers” &”Teen Depression: What Parents Need to Know” “Teens Under Pressure” Dr.Phil recently aired a show on teen suicide prevention in which PsychAlive’s Dr. Lisa Fires…

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Suicide on the Rise – What We Do by Lisa Firestone, Ph.D.

…Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a gradual climb in the suicide rate and in calls to suicide hot lines during the recession years of 2007-2008. There is a popular misconception that a single event — in this case the recession — is usually responsible for driving a person to kill him/herself. However, it is certainly true that one triggering event, such as losing one’s job or home, may well be “the straw that breaks the camel’s b…

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The Anti-Self Vs. The True Self

…t of suicide we fail to learn to recognize the warning signs and learn the helper tasks that can save a life. By educating ourselves in the dos and don’ts of suicide prevention, we equip ourselves with the tools to help someone we may encounter who is in need, be it a co-worker, friend, relative, neighbor or acquaintance. The most important “don’t” is never ignore someone you’re worried may be suicidal. Never assume they are just joking or seeking…

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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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Teen Suicide Prevention: Parents

…s Suicide Prevention Advice The Glendon Association “Save a Life” Brochure Dr. Lisa Firestone’s “The Warning Signs of Suicide” &“Suicide: How You Can Help Someone at Risk” TeenSuicide.us – “Teen Suicide Warning Signs” &”Teenage Suicide Prevention” HealthyPlace.com “Suicide and Teenagers” &”Teen Depression: What Parents Need to Know” “Teens Under Pressure” Dr.Phil recently aired a show on teen suicide prevention in which PsychAlive’s Dr. Lisa Fires…

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Teen Suicide Prevention: Concerned Friends and Family

…s Suicide Prevention Advice The Glendon Association “Save a Life” Brochure Dr. Lisa Firestone’s “The Warning Signs of Suicide” &“Suicide: How You Can Help Someone at Risk” TeenSuicide.us – “Teen Suicide Warning Signs” &”Teenage Suicide Prevention” HealthyPlace.com “Suicide and Teenagers” &”Teen Depression: What Parents Need to Know” “Teens Under Pressure” Dr.Phil recently aired a show on teen suicide prevention in which PsychAlive’s Dr. Lisa Fires…

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Teens Suicide Prevention: Teens

…ons for the Suicidal Person The Glendon Association “Save a Life” Brochure Dr. Lisa Firestone’s “The Warning Signs of Suicide” &“Suicide: How You Can Help Someone at Risk” Suicide Prevention Resource Center for Teens Suicide Prevention Resource Center – Teens American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Teen Suicide Prevention Campaign National Suicide Prevention Lifeline The Jed Foundation – Students Teenline – Teens Helping Teens – Hotline, Live…

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