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5 Things We Can All Do to Help Stop Suicide

…are, ask more questions, and intervene more quickly when someone needs our help. Warning Signs for Suicide Can Include: Disturbed sleep patterns Anxiety, agitation Pulling away from friends and family Past attempts Extremely self-hating thoughts Feeling like they don’t belong Hopelessness Rage and irritability Feeling trapped Increased use of alcohol or drugs Feeling that they are a burden to others Loss of interest in favorite activities—“nothing…

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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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How You Can Help Prevent a Suicide

…r 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. Join Dr. Firestone on September 10 for the free one-hour Webinar “Understanding and Preventing Suicide,” an online presentation….

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How You Can Help Someone At Risk for Suicide by Lisa Firestone, Ph.D.

…e Thoughts (FAST) and the Firestone Assessment of Violent Thoughts (FAVT). Dr. Firestone has published numerous professional articles, and most recently was the co-author of the books: Sex and Love in Intimate Relationships (APA Books, 2006), Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice(New Harbinger, 2002), and Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: The Wisdom of Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003). VIDEO: Watch Dr. Lisa Firestone discuss topics of self, in…

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Busting the Myths About Suicide

…Related Articles: Coping Suggestions for the Suicidal Person Helper Tasks – How You Can Help Someone Who’s Suicidal Suicide: The Warning Signs Suicide: How You Can Help Someone at Risk…

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Saving Lives from Suicide During a Pandemic

Saving Lives from Suicide During a Pandemic

…. #BeThe1 breaks down five simple steps anyone can take to help someone at risk for suicide. Learning these steps can make a person more confident to reach out to someone in trouble and can, ultimately, save their life. You can learn more about the steps of #BeThe1To here, but they include: 1. Ask – When we’re worried about someone, we should be direct in asking them if they are okay and if they are thinking about suicide. We should listen without…

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Preventing Teen Suicide

…age. However, most suicides can be prevented. It is important to know the warning signs in people who may be contemplating taking their own lives. Here you can find out what to look for and how to help a teen who is in trouble. READ ON Teens If you or someone you know is experiencing self-destructive or suicidal thoughts, it is essential that you seek help by talking to someone, calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and seeking the car…

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

…no warning, which is not often the case. Many people who are suicidal show warning signs of suicide that can be identified and help can be provided. Another common myth is that it is best to avoid the topic of suicide. This is simply not true. Not talking about suicide does NOT prevent suicide. Research shows that 80 percent of people have thought about suicide at one time or another, so you won’t put the idea in someone’s head by asking them if t…

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Suicide in the Media

…ch can help people identify when someone’s at risk. An example of how to address suicide, while sending a positive message about staying alive, is in the recently released song by Logic, which is titled “1-800-273-8255.″ Today, there are many tools we can employ, including websites from people with lived-experience, who’ve survived their own suicide attempts and have stories of hope. There are even online chat and text message services for people…

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Why We Lost a Lovable Genius: The Hidden Enemy in Suicide

…ical inner voice may be telling you, it is not you. YOU matter. You’re important. Get help today. Need help? In the U.S., call 1-800-273-8255 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Dr. Lisa Firestone will be hosting the free one-hour online presentation “Learn the CPR of Suicide Prevention” on Sep. 11 –Learn More or Register Now…

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