…lping Teens – Hotline, Live Chat and Message Boards “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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…ancial services that can help reduce the mental distress that can heighten suicide risk. We live in a world where more people die by suicide than from all homicides and wars combined. And with today’s uncertain economic climate, there has never been a more crucial time to learn what we can do to prevent this crisis and help save a life. A common misconception about suicide is the belief that a suicidal person wants to die, and that they cannot be…
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…saving treatments. This on-demand online course with leading suicidologist Dr. Lisa Firestone and the California Psychological Association will provide an invaluable opportunity for therapists to become familiar with risk assessment and effective crisis interventions, as well as empirically validated, evidence-based treatments for suicide that are fast becoming the standard of care. 6 CE Credits are available for this course. LEARN AT YOUR OWN PAC…
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…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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…g Teens – Hotline, Live Chat and Message Boards Click here to locate a therapist in your area Coping Suggestions 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…
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…voice. In an effort to increase awareness, I’ve highlighted the following warning signs and examples of the accompanying inner voices: Disrupted sleep. Often people who commit suicide have not slept for weeks at a time. Isolation. The person will start pushing away her friends, wanting to be alone. If the person is pulling away from you, don’t just take it as a personal rejection. Look for evidence of her connections to other people-is she pullin…
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…p for Mental Illness. Treating Mental Illness Local (Alexandria VA) Crisis Help Alexandria 24-Hour Emergency Mental Health Services 720 N. St Asaph St, Alexandria, VA 22314 703-746-3401 CrisisLink A suicide prevention hotline based in Arlington, Virginia, serving since 1969. Hotline: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/csb/news/2014/text-hotline.htm More information: http://prsinc.org/crisislink/ Recommended Links http://www.brickelandassociates.com/reso…
Learn More…es: The Glendon Association – Suicide and Self Destructive Behavior American Association of Suicidology Read: PsychAlive’s Suicide Prevention Advice Page “Something to Lose” Dr. Lisa Firestone’s blog, Suicide: The Warning Signs Dr. Lisa Firestone’s blog, Suicide: How Can You Help Someone at Risk…
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…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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…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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