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Addressing Suicide Risk in Trying Times

…pread, as we become more aware of how certain traumatic events may trigger suicide risk. One such occurrence took place in March of this year when three different people directly impacted by school shootings died by suicide. Two were students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, and one was the father of a child killed at Sandy Hook Elementary. These are not the first cases in which a shooting was followed by the suicide of someone affected….

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Suicide Prevention – 10 Questions and Answers

….” If hearing such statements worries you, it should. These sentiments are warning signs that a person is thinking about suicide, also called suicidal ideation. Though these are passive suicidal statements, they should be taken very seriously. They may mean a person is thinking about ending his or her life. This person is struggling with a mental health crisis and we need to attend to this. Even passive thoughts of suicide deserve prompt attention…

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Be The One To Help Save A Life From Suicide

…uss “Effectively Saving Lives.” When I recently had the chance to speak to Dr. Draper, he told me about the Lifeline’s #Bethe1to campaign to encourage people to learn the steps they can take to help someone who may be suicidal. The five steps they outline are part of an effective, coordinated strategy embraced by researchers and experts in the field of suicidology. The steps are simple and straightforward. Learning them can make you more confident…

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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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All Hands on Deck: How We Can Help Someone Who’s Suicidal

…e world. Learn more about the warning signs for suicide and the helper tasks that can save a life. Learn more about upcoming Webinars on suicide prevention with Dr. Lisa Firestone Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003), and The Self Under Siege (Routledge, 2012)….

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How to Reach Out to Someone Who May Be Suicidal

…d tools they need when they’re in distress. These include: ASK and Prevent Suicide, Suicide Crisis Support, Virtual Hope Box, and My3 Safety Plan App. If you — or someone you know — need help, please call 1-800-273-8255 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. If you are outside of the U.S., please visit the International Association for Suicide Prevention for a database of international resources. WEBINAR – Watch a free Webinar with the Dire…

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Teen Suicide Prevention: Teachers and Educators

…gers” &”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 Firestone discussed the many ways we can all reach out to our youth and help prevent suicide. The full episode, “Teens Under Pressure,” is now available to view online. Click here to tune in for free These clips are from the documentary Understanding and Preventing Suicide produced by Th…

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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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Saving Lives From Suicide

…re empowered in the fight to stop suicide. The steps include: Learning the warning signs to spot in someone who may be suicidal. Joining the movement by signing up to “Take 5” and sharing their message on social media. Spreading the word by telling five people about World Suicide Prevention Day. Offering support by learning what to do if you encounter a person in trouble. Reaching out if you or a friend needs help. Learn who you can talk to and wh…

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

…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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