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This Is For All Of You In A Dark Place (Suicide Prevention Speech)

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Calvin's Story of Hope and Suicide Prevention

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Suicide Prevention  | Ashleigh Husbands | TEDxLSSC

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Strategies, Programs, and Practices to Consider

Effective suicide prevention is comprehensive: it requires a combination of efforts that work together to address different aspects of the problem.

The model above shows nine strategies that form a comprehensive approach to suicide prevention and mental health promotion. Each strategy is a broad goal that can be advanced through an array of possible activities (i.e., programs, policies, practices, and services). This model of a comprehensive approach was adapted from a model developed for campuses by SPRC and the Jed Foundation, drawing on the U.S. Air Force Suicide Prevention Program.

Many people in distress don't seek help or support on their own. Identifying people at risk for suicide can help you reach those in the greatest need and connect them to care and support. Examples of activities in this strategy include gatekeeper training, suicide screening, and teaching warning signs.

By teaching people to recognize when they need support-and helping them to find it-you can enable them to reduce their suicide risk. Self-help tools and outreach campaigns are examples of ways to lower an individual's barriers to obtaining help, such as not knowing what services exist or believing that help won't be effective. Other interventions might address the social and structural environment by, for example, fostering peer norms that support help-seeking or making services more convenient and culturally appropriate.

A key element of suicide prevention is ensuring that individuals with suicide risk have timely access to evidence-based treatments, suicide prevention interventions, and coordinated systems of care. Suicide prevention interventions such as safety planning and evidence-based treatments and therapies delivered by trained providers can lead to significant improvement and recovery. SPRC encourages health and behavioral health care systems to adopt the Zero Suicide framework for integrating these approaches into their systems. Reducing financial, cultural, and logistical barriers to care is another important strategy for ensuring access to effective mental health and suicide care treatment.

You can reduce patients' suicide risk by ensuring that they have an uninterrupted transition of care and by facilitating the exchange of information among the various individuals and organizations that contribute to their care. Individuals at risk for suicide and their support networks (e.g., families) must also be part of the communication process. Tools and practices that support continuity of care include formal referral protocols, interagency agreements, cross-training, follow-up contacts, rapid referrals, and patient and family education.

Individuals in your school, organization, or community who are experiencing severe emotional distress may need a range of services. A full continuum of care includes not only hotlines and helplines but also mobile crisis teams, walk-in crisis clinics, hospital-based psychiatric emergency services, and peer-support programs. Crisis services directly address suicide risk by providing evaluation, stabilization, and referrals to ongoing care.

A postvention plan is a set of protocols to help your organization or community respond effectively and compassionately to a suicide death. Immediate responses focus on supporting those affected by the suicide death and reducing risk to other vulnerable individuals. Postvention efforts should also include intermediate and long-term supports for people bereaved by suicide.

One important way to reduce the risk of death by suicide is to prevent individuals in suicidal crisis from obtaining and using lethal methods of self-harm. Examples of actions to reduce access to lethal means include educating the families of those in crisis about safely storing medications and firearms, distributing gun safety locks, changing medication packaging, and installing barriers on bridges.

By helping people build life skills, such as critical thinking, stress management, and coping, you can prepare them to safely address challenges such as economic stress, divorce, physical illness, and aging. Resilience-the ability to cope with adversity and adapt to change-is a protective factor against suicide risk. While it has some overlap with life skills, resilience also encompasses other attributes such as optimism, positive self-concept, and the ability to remain hopeful. Skills training, mobile apps, and self-help materials are examples of ways to increase life skills and build resilience.

Supportive relationships and community connectedness can help protect individuals against suicide despite the presence of risk factors in their lives. You can enhance connectedness through social programs for specific population groups (such as older adults or LGBT youth) and through other activities that reduce isolation, promote a sense of belonging, and foster emotionally supportive relationships.

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A Comprehensive Approach to Suicide Prevention

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Effective suicide prevention is comprehensive: it requires a combination of efforts that work together to address different aspects of the problem. The model above shows nine strategies that form a comprehensive approach to suicide prevention and mental health promotion. Each strategy is a broad goal that can be advanced through an array of possible activities (i.e., programs, policies, practices, and services).

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An examination of how suicide prevention efforts largely fail due to the mistaken assumption that greater mental health awareness is the key to saving lives.

Over the last two decades, the US suicide rate has steadily grown despite extensive awareness campaigns, wide implementation of suicide prevention programs and initiatives, and increased mental health advocacy. To the confusion and frustration of researchers, healthcare providers, and many others, these efforts have largely failed to reverse the trend. Why do suicide rates continue to climb despite our best efforts? Why aren't we better at this? What are we doing wrong?

Rethinking Suicide is a critical examination of what we think we know about suicide, with particular focus on the assumed role of mental illness. Craig J. Bryan, a leading expert on suicide prevention, argues that most prevention efforts have failed because they disproportionately emphasize mental health-focused solutions such as access to treatment and crisis services. Instead of classifying suicide as a mental health issue, careful analysis of research findings suggest it should instead be seen as a highly complex problem with many risk factors - from personal decision-making styles, to the availability of lethal means, to financial uncertainty. As such suicide rates will not be curtailed by conventional solution-oriented thinking; rather, we need process-based thinking that may, in some cases, defy or contradict many of our long-held assumptions about suicide. Rethinking Suicide interweaves the author's firsthand experiences with explanations of scientific findings to reveal the limitations of widely-used practices and to introduce new perspectives that may trigger a paradigm shift in how we understand and prevent suicide.

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Rethinking Suicide: Why Prevention Fails, and How We Can Do Better

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Amazon.com: Rethinking Suicide: Why Prevention Fails, and How We Can Do Better: 9780190050634: Bryan, Craig J.: Books

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"Kathryn Gordon's workbook helped me self-reflect when I didn't feel like I could handle my thoughts. When all feels lost, resources like this are exactly what we need: hopeful, analytical, educational, and practical. I will absolutely be recommending the book to others who might be feeling the same pain of suicidal ideation or hopelessness, as well as those who are looking to better understand and help their loved ones." has my highest recommendation. The content is informed by Kathryn Gordon's extensive clinical expertise and deep knowledge of the research literature. The writing is beautiful, clear, and accessible. Gordon has a gift for communicating with her readers, and making suicide risk understandable and surmountable.", professor of psychology at the University of British Columbia, and developer of the Three-Step Theory of Suicide stands alone just fine as a self-help book, and it also will be a good complement to psychotherapy.", suicide survivor/advocate/speaker, and founder of the Kevin Berthia Foundation executive board member of the American Association of Suicidology is a true gem in a world where suicide vulnerability exists in the shadows of shame and fear. Kathryn Gordon brilliantly weaves her professional expertise as a therapist and researcher to deliver a comprehensive workbook that breaks down each layer of suicide complexity, from 'why suicidal thoughts occur' to specific strategies for developing personalized solutions. Most impressively, the workbook is genuinely empowering, offering hope to those who might otherwise feel hopeless."
-Marie Shanley aka Mxiety , mental health advocate, live talk show host, and author of Well That Explains It -Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW , president of the American Association of Suicidology, and coauthor of

"Kathryn Gordon has translated our best theoretical and scientific understandings about why people are suicidal into an elegant, accessible, and easy-to-use workbook. Short chapters are full of practical and reproducible worksheets that walk the reader through hope and healing. She pairs her deep knowledge of the suicidal person with her expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to create an invaluable resource for clients, their family and friends, and mental health professionals."
Suicide in Schools -Joel Minden, PhD , licensed clinical psychologist, and author of Show Your Anxiety Who's Boss

"Immediately helpful, this outstanding workbook offers wisdom and big-impact strategies to give you hope-that you can cope with setbacks, work through painful thoughts and feelings, find greater meaning in life, address obstacles to success, and live with purpose. Written with a supportive, encouraging tone, Kathryn Gordon guides you through the challenge of addressing suicidal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with insight, self-compassion, and action. For anyone overwhelmed by pain and hopelessness, this essential resource will help you take the necessary steps to get your life back."
The Suicidal Thoughts Workbook -E. David Klonsky, PhD -Janina Scarlet, PhD , award-winning author of Superhero Therapy
The Suicidal Thoughts Workbook

"For anyone who's ever struggled with thoughts of suicide or who has a loved one who does, this workbook is a must-have. Kathryn Gordon is kind and practical in her approaches to managing suicidal thoughts, and in helping us find what we might have lost during the many years of struggle-hope."
-Stacey Freedenthal, PhD, LCSW, psychotherapist, associate professor of social work at the University of Denver, and author of Helping the Suicidal Person -Kevin Berthia

"This book is outstanding-compassionate, packed with practical exercises, and based on research, theory, and clinical practice. It can help readers to suffer less, to stay safe, and to want to live. -April C. Foreman, PhD
, LP, The Suicidal Thoughts Workbook -Rheeda Walker, PhD , professor of psychology at the University of Houston, and author of

"I am tremendously grateful for the opportunity to endorse this helpful tool. Having survived suicide attempts, I can honestly say that I wish I had something like this that could have helped me better understand everything that I was dealing with on the inside. Kathryn Gordon, thank you for thinking about those of us who struggle every day with this invisible illness-we are forever grateful."
The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health

"Suicidal thoughts and feelings can sometimes end in death. And even if people don't act on them, suicidal thoughts are incredibly painful in the moment. The good news is that for many people, using the skills in this book can help them to cope with suicidal thoughts and intensely painful emotions. Studies show that most people who use skills like the ones in this book can significantly reduce their suffering and help them build a life worth living. It is possible to recover, and this book is a good place to start."

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Kathryn Hope Gordon, PhD , is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Prior to working as a therapist, Gordon was a professor for ten years. She is a mental health researcher who has published more than eighty scientific articles and book chapters on suicidal behavior, disordered eating, and related topics. Gordon cohosts the Psychodrama podcast, blogs for Psychology Today , and shares mental health information through her website: www.kathrynhgordon.com.Thomas Ellis Joiner, Jr., PhD , is Bright-Burton professor of psychology, and director of the University Psychology Clinic at Florida State University. He has served as associate editor of the Journal of Behavior Therapy ; and sits on ten editorial boards, including that of the

Foreword writer Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology .

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The Suicidal Thoughts Workbook: CBT Skills to Reduce Emotional Pain, Increase Hope, and Prevent Suicide

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The Suicidal Thoughts Workbook: CBT Skills to Reduce Emotional Pain, Increase Hope, and Prevent Suicide [Gordon PhD, Kathryn Hope, Joiner Jr PhD, Thomas Ellis] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Suicidal Thoughts Workbook: CBT Skills to Reduce Emotional Pain, Increase Hope, and Prevent Suicide

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Suicide is the 12th leading cause of death in the U.S. In this episode of Healthy State of Mind, we discuss the stigma surrounding suicide, warning signs to look for and resources for help and prevention. Join Tracey Murry, PhD and co-host Kaitlyn Heckel, digital content specialist at Ochsner Health, as they discuss how to recognize the signs of suicidal behavior, supporting a loved one who is having thoughts of suicide and self-harm and where you can find information on awareness and prevention.

Please visit ochsner.org/hsom for resources, information, previous episodes and more.

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Healthy State of Mind - Suicide Awareness and Prevention: Do You Know the Warning Signs?

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Suicide is the 12th leading cause of death in the U.S. In this episode of Healthy State of Mind, we discuss the stigma surrounding suicide, warning signs to look for and resources for help and prevention.

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Suicide and suicidal thoughts - Symptoms and causes

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Suicide can be prevented. Learn suicide warning signs and how to reach out for immediate help and professional treatment.

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Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook Night Falls Fast The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook Helping Your Child Cope with Depression and Suicidal Thoughts Self-Esteem Third Edition Move Your Body Tone Your Mood Don’t Let Your Emotions Run Your Life…

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Ep 58 If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or know someone who is, this episode is for you. Dr. Celia Spacone & Coach Kelly Marie go through The FACT Framework for Suicide Prevention so that you can get the help and support you need. You will also learn:

1. The importance of talking about suicide openly and without stigma in order to get help

2. The warning signs of suicide, which may be different from risk factors

3. How to have a conversation with someone you think may be suicidal, including what to say and what not to say Here's a breakdown of what is covered: [00:00:01] - September is Suicide Awareness Month [00:01:14] - Why Dr Celia Spacone came out of retirement. [00:05:30] - Myth about talking about suicide. [00:20:07] - Using the right words to talk about suicide. [00:23:58] - Keeping your home suicide safer [00:28:09] - How long does it take from decision to act on suicide? [00:29:42] - Remembering the F.A.C.T.S. and warning signs of suicide.

FEELINGS: Is the person sad, lonely, hopeless, in pain, irritable or increasingly depressed?

ACTIONS: Are they pushing away from friends and family, giving away important possessions, abusing drugs or alcohol, or making or researching suicide plans?

CHANGES: Have there been changes in performance, appearance or hygiene, or personality or attitude, or does the person not seem like they normally do?

THREATS: Have they directly said they are going to kill themselves or indirectly talked about dying? Do they say things like, "I wish I could go to sleep and never wake up"; "I don't want to do this anymore"; or "I'm tired of everything"?

SITUATIONS: Has a crisis or situation occurred recently that was a loss or public embarrassment for them?

Celia Spacone, PhD is a retired executive director of the Buffalo Psychiatric Center and coordinator of the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Erie County.

Dr. Spacone encourages us to have open conversations about suicide with or without fear. She tells us that it's ok to use the word "suicide" and that you won't encourage someone to take their life by having the conversation. Quite the opposite, you are letting the person know you care and are willing and open to have a tough conversation about suicide.

Mental Health Resources

Call 211 or visit www.211.org for help finding public services in your area

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Healthy Illness - The Warning Signs of Suicide & How to Respond with Dr. Celia Spacone

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Ep 58 If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or know someone who is, this episode is for you. Dr. Celia Spacone & Coach Kelly Marie go through The FACT Framework for Suicide Prevention so that you can get the help and support you need. You will also learn: 1.

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Suicide Awareness and Prevention: Do You Know the Warning Signs?

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Warning Signs of Suicide in Children and Teens

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Warning signs of suicide in children and teens include: Talking about suicide or wanting to die or disappear. Talking, writing, or drawing about death. Giving away belongings. Withdrawing from friends and family. Being angry or hostile. Doing risky things, like driving too fast. Using alcohol or drugs. Having changes in...

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Many teenagers are not navigating adolescence successfully. Often, even though they have material things, the latest electronics, and spending money, they can be stressed, unhappy, and feel directionless. For an increasing number of teenagers, their struggle to manage pressures and expectations leads them to consider suicide as their only means of escape.

Family and children's counselor Julie Lowe takes a look at some of the reasons teenagers are increasingly vulnerable to suicide and what factors lead to it. She offers helpful advice for all those who work with teenagers to recognize suicide warning signs and shares ways to guard against hopelessness and help them find reasons to live.

Loving, trustworthy adults (parents, mentors, youth workers, and friends) need to establish solid relationships with teenagers that will serve as the basis for the direction and instruction that they still acutely need. Teenagers long to be known and accepted.

Giving them a solid foundation that they are known and loved by God, displaying care, sacrificial giving, genuine compassion, faith in Christ, and being there for them builds a foundation that will not be easily shaken and will provide a lifeline to teens who are struggling.

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Teens and Suicide: Recognizing the Signs and Sharing the Hope

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Many teenagers are not navigating adolescence successfully. Often, even though they have material things, the latest electronics, and spending money, they can be stressed, unhappy, and feel directionless. For an increasing number of teenagers, their struggle to manage pressures and expectations leads them to consider suicide as their only means of escape.

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As an official YouTube mental health partner, we created an evidence-based Suicide Prevention Playlist on the Psych Hub YouTube Channel to help you or someone in need learn more about suicide prevention, ways to cope with depression, and suicide prevention treatments.

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Understanding the issues concerning suicide and mental health is an important way to take part in suicide prevention, help others in crisis, and change the conversation around suicide.

We Believe

Suicide is not inevitable for anyone. By starting the conversation, providing support, and directing help to those who need it, we can prevent suicides and save lives.

Evidence shows that providing support services, talking about suicide, reducing access to means of self-harm, and following up with loved ones are just some of the actions we can all take to help others.

By offering immediate counseling to everyone that may need it, local crisis centers provide invaluable support at critical times and connect individuals to local services.

Know the Risk Factors

Risk factors are characteristics that make it more likely that someone will consider, attempt, or die by suicide. They can't cause or predict a suicide attempt, but they're important to be aware of.

Mental disorders, particularly mood disorders, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, and certain personality disorders

Alcohol and other substance use disorders

Hopelessness

Impulsive and/or aggressive tendencies

History of trauma or abuse

Major physical illnesses

Previous suicide attempt(s)

Family history of suicide

Job or financial loss

Loss of relationship(s)

Easy access to lethal means

Local clusters of suicide

Lack of social support and sense of isolation

Stigma associated with asking for help

Lack of healthcare, especially mental health and substance abuse treatment

Cultural and religious beliefs, such as the belief that suicide is a noble resolution of a personal dilemma

Exposure to others who have died by suicide (in real life or via the media and Internet)

Know the Warning Signs

Some warning signs may help you determine if a loved one is at risk for suicide, especially if the behavior is new, has increased, or seems related to a painful event, loss, or change. If you or someone you know exhibits any of these, seek help by calling the Lifeline.

Talking about wanting to die or to kill themselves

Looking for a way to kill themselves, like searching online or buying a gun

Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live

Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain

Talking about being a burden to others

Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs

Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly

Sleeping too little or too much

Withdrawing or isolating themselves

Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge

Extreme mood swings

Get in touch

Call the Lifeline

Read Stories Of Hope & Recovery
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Understanding the issues concerning suicide and mental health is an important way to take part in suicide prevention, help others in crisis, and change the conversation around suicide. Suicide is not inevitable for anyone. By starting the conversation, providing support, and directing help to those who need it, we can prevent suicides and save lives.

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Suicide does not have one single cause. Certain factors like substance abuse and untreated depression can lead to higher risk of suicide just as having a trusted group of friends can help protect you. Read more about the warning signs of suicide, risk factors and protective factors of suicide.

Call 911 or the emergency service in your country if you see or hear the following:

Someone threatening to hurt or kill him/herself or talking about wanting to die. Especially if the person has a weapon or item to hurt himself/herself.

Searching for ways to kill him/herself by seeking access to lethal means-whether that is online or physically in the moment of despair.

Someone talking, writing, or posting on social media about death and suicide when these actions are out of the ordinary for the person.

The warning signs of suicide are indicators that a person may be in acute danger and may urgently need help.

Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself;

Looking for a way to kill oneself;

Talking about feeling hopeless or having no purpose;

Talking about feeling trapped or being in unbearable pain;

Talking about being a burden to others;

Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs;

Acting anxious, agitated, or reckless;

Sleeping too little or too much;

Withdrawing or feeling isolated;

Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge; and

Displaying extreme mood swings.

This list of Warning Signs for Suicide was developed by an expert review and consensus process that included SAVE's Executive Director and was informed by a review of relevant research and literature. Additional information about the warning signs can be found in the following published article: Rudd, M. D., Berman, A. L., Joiner, T. E., Jr., Nock, M. K., Silverman, M. M., Mandrusiak, M., et al. (2006). Warning signs for suicide: Theory, research, and clinical applications. Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 36(3), 255-262.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the Lifeline (USA) at 1-800-273-8255 OR Text SIGNS to 741741 for 24/7, anonymous, free crisis counseling.

Risk factors do not cause or predict a suicide, rather they are characteristics that make it more likely an individual will consider, attempt or die by suicide.

Mental disorders, particularly mood disorders, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders and certain personality disorders

Alcohol and other substance use disorders

Hopelessness

Impulsive and/or aggressive tendencies

History of trauma or abuse

Major physical or chronic illnesses

Lack of social support and sense of isolation

Stigma associated with asking for help

Lack of health care, especially mental health and substance abuse treatment

Cultural and religious beliefs, such as the belief that suicide is a noble resolution of a personal dilemma

Exposure to others who have died by suicide (in real life or via the media and Internet)

Protective factors are characteristics that make a person less likely to engage in suicidal behavior. Moreover, protective factors can promote resilience and ensure connectedness with others during difficult times, thereby making suicidal behaviors less likely.

Effective clinical care for mental, physical and substance use disorders

Easy access to a variety of clinical interventions

Restricted access to highly lethal means of suicide

Strong connections to family and community support

Support through ongoing medical and mental health care relationships

Skills in problem solving, conflict resolution and handling problems in a non-violent way

Cultural and religious beliefs that discourage suicide and support self-preservation

This list comes from SAMSHA's Suicide Prevention Resource Center document, "Risk and Protective Factors for Suicide." To view the Examples of Risk and Protective Factors in a Social Ecological Model... click here.

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The behaviors listed below may be some of the signs that someone is thinking about suicide.

Talking about:

Wanting to die

Great guilt or shame

Being a burden to others

Feeling:

Empty, hopeless, trapped, or having no reason to live

Extremely sad, more anxious, agitated, or full of rage

Unbearable emotional or physical pain

Changing behavior, such as:

Making a plan or researching ways to die

Withdrawing from friends, saying good bye, giving away important items, or making a will

Taking dangerous risks such as driving extremely fast

Displaying extreme mood swings

Eating or sleeping more or less

Using drugs or alcohol more often

If these warning signs apply to you or someone you know, get help as soon as possible, particularly if the behavior is new or has increased recently.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK

Crisis Text Line
Text "HELLO" to 741741
www.nimh.nih.gov/suicideprevention
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Mental Health
NIMH Identification No. OM 19-4316

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Suicidal warning signs should be taken very seriously. There are some signs that are obvious, such as talking about suicide and dying, but others are much more subtle and can be easily missed. It is important to know the signs, especially for those who have risk factors for suicide. Early detection of warning signs can lead to professional help and mental health treatment and can even save a life.

Suicide is a terrible tragedy for individuals and the people who care about them. Since hitting a low in 2000, suicides have been rising in the U.S. From 2000 to 2016, suicides went up by 30 percent. Suicide in girls and women increased by 50 percent. It is now the 10th leading cause of death in the country. Why these increases have occurred is not fully understood, but it highlights the need for better mental health care.

The statistics also show that everyone needs to be more aware of the risk of suicide and the warning signs. If someone you care about is showing signs of suicidal behaviors, you can take steps to get help. But, there are signs that are not always clear or easy to see. Some people hide their feelings and intentions very well. Learn more about what suicidal behavior looks like and you could help save a life.

Suicide Risk Factors

Suicide does not discriminate. Anyone of any race, gender, age, or socioeconomic status may feel suicidal at any point in their lives. Even someone who seems to be happy or to "have it all" can be vulnerable to suicide.

There are certain risk factors to be aware of, though. These are situations, conditions, and other factors that put some people at a greater risk of becoming suicidal:

Having a mental illness, particularly depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, or conduct disorder and especially an untreated mental illness

Having a substance use disorder

Being seriously ill, living with a chronic or terminal illness, or being in significant, long-term pain

Suffering from a traumatic brain injury

Stressful life situations, especially those that are prolonged, including bullying or relationship problems

Sudden stressful or traumatic situations, like the loss of a loved one

Having experienced childhood trauma and abuse

Having access to lethal means

Being exposed to another person's suicide

Past suicide attempts

A family history of suicide

Having risk factors for suicide does not mean that it is inevitable. If you or someone you care about has one or more of these, though, you need to be especially aware of and on the watch for warning signs.

Warning Signs Easy to See

There isn't really any typical pattern of behavior for someone who is suicidal, but there are common warning signs. You may see one or more of these in someone contemplating suicide. These are the signs that are generally clear and easy to observe:

Talking about dying or wanting to die

Talking about feeling empty, hopeless, or having no way out of problems

Mentioning strong feelings of guilt and shame

Talking about not having a reason to live or that others would be better off without them

Social withdrawal and isolation

Giving away personal items and wrapping up loose ends

Saying goodbye to friends and family

Less Obvious Suicide Warning Signs

Unfortunately, there are also signs of suicide that are easy to miss. Even people close to the person feeling suicidal may not realize how deeply hopeless they feel. Here are five signs you need to know about that could indicate someone is thinking about suicide:

1. Any unusual changes in behavior. This is common for someone who is suicidal, but it's easy to overlook because the changes may not seem related to depression or hopelessness. For instance, someone you know who is usually kind may become angry and aggressive. Or, someone who has been sad and struggling with depression may suddenly become calm and seemingly happy and at peace. Other changes may include increased substance abuse or unusual mood swings.

2. Changes in sleeping patterns. A shift in how someone sleeps is a sign of depression but also suicidal behaviors. Someone who is feeling suicidal may sleep more than normal, struggling to get out of bed at all. They may sleep less, experiencing insomnia and staying up until all hours and then struggling the next day from fatigue. Whether it's a symptom of being suicidal or not, these kinds of changes in sleeping habits are cause for concern and should be addressed.

3. Accessing lethal means. This sign can potentially be obvious, such as if a loved one tells you they have bought a gun. However, gathering lethal means is also an important warning sign that can be hidden. Someone may start stockpiling pills without anyone noticing. They are easy to hide. It's important to be aware of any lethal means someone you are concerned about may have access to. With access the risk of suicide goes up.

4. Emotional distance. Someone who is feeling suicidal may become detached from life in general, from other people, and from typical activities. They may seem emotionally distant from people, whether or not they have isolated themselves socially. Acting indifferent in the face of emotional situations may not seem like a suicidal behavior, so it is important to note this kind of behavior and recognize it as a potential warning sign or a symptom of depression. Along the same lines, someone feeling suicidal may lose interest in normal activities, work and home, and things they once enjoyed.

5. Physical pain. Physical pain and discomfort are often overlooked as symptoms of depression and also of suicide. If someone you know complains often of any type of pain, like headaches, digestive upset, or just general body pain, be alert to other signs of depression or suicide. If the individual has no easy explanation for the pain, such as a history of migraines or an athletic injury causing achy muscles, you should be especially concerned.

What to Do If Someone Seems Suicidal

With greater awareness of these and the less subtle signs of suicidal thoughts it is easier to know when to get help. But what do you do if someone you know is exhibiting these signs? First, if someone is actually threatening suicide, talking about doing it, or has or is actively asking for lethal means, call 911 and get emergency help. Do not leave them alone.

If the situation is not that immediate, but you suspect someone is suicidal, talk to them about it. Mentioning suicide or discussing it is not going to push anyone over the edge and make them take action. Talk to this person privately, listen without judgment, and be compassionate. Ask them directly if they are considering suicide.

Also suggest they get professional help and offer them options to make it an easier step to take. Provide a national suicide hotline number and find out who they might feel most comfortable talking to, such as a trusted doctor or a religious counselor. Enlist the help of other loved ones if you are struggling to get through to someone who seems suicidal.

Suicide is a growing problem and cause of death in the U.S. Unfortunately, some of the signs of suicidal behaviors are subtle and hard to detect until it's too late. Be aware of all the warning signs, and above all take note if someone you care about seems off or different. Offer help, provide treatment options, and be there as a friend who will listen and support them.
Bridges to Recovery offers comprehensive treatment for people struggling with mental health disorders as well as co-occurring substance use disorders. Contact us to learn more about our renowned Los Angeles-based program and how we can help you or your loved one start on the path to lasting wellness.

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Suicidal warning signs should be taken very seriously. There are some signs that are obvious, such as talking about suicide and dying, but others are much more subtle and can be easily missed. It is important to know the signs, especially for those who have risk factors for suicide.

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How to Recognize the Warning Signs of Suicide and What You Can Do to Help 

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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month but you can learn to recognize the signs and risk factors of suicide, spread awareness in your community, and know how to respond to someone in crisis all year long.

Suicide is preventable and help is always available. According to surveys conducted by the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention, 94 percent of Americans believe that suicide can be prevented and another 81 percent of adults want suicide prevention to be a national priority. By getting informed and getting involved, everyone can play a part in raising awareness about suicide prevention. Here's what you need to know to change a life.

Consider the Risk Factors

Suicide does not have one single cause; it is a complex issue. Suicide is also preventable. Oftentimes, people can be struggling with a combination of difficult circumstances or situations that go undiagnosed and unaddressed. While the existence of risk factors will not predict whether someone attempts or dies by suicide, they can increase the likelihood of someone taking action toward ending their own life. Some of these risk factors can include:

Mental disorders and mood disorders

Substance use disorders

Major physical or chronic illnesses

Recent loss of a relationship or job

Childhood abuse, neglect, or trauma

Family history of suicide

History of self-harm

Sexual assault

Previous suicide attempt

Easy access to lethal means

It's important to note that risk factors can also vary across groups depending on age, race, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other characteristics. For example, historical trauma suffered by American Indians and the prejudice and discrimination faced by members of the LGBTQ+ community are two examples that can contribute to the high rates of suicide within these populations. In fact, research shows that LGBTQ+ youth are five times as likely to have attempted suicide compared to heterosexual youth.

Identify the Warning Signs

No two people are the same which means one person might display a combination of warning signs while another person might display one; however, both may be at equal risk. Knowing whether behaviors are new, have increased, or seem related to stressful events or changes can help you determine when you should ask someone about suicide. Here are some warning signs to look out for that might indicate someone is in danger:

Talking about wanting to die

Feeling hopeless or purposeless

Talking about feeling trapped or being in pain

Talking about being a burden to others

Increased use of alcohol or drugs

Significant changes in sleep, diet, and hygiene

Withdrawing from social circles

Decreased performance at work or school

Increased anxiety, agitation, or recklessness

Extreme mood swings

Giving away prized possessions

Reaching a sudden sense of calm or peace

All warning signs of suicide should be taken seriously. On average, there are over 48,000 suicides every year and for every suicide, there are an estimated 25 more people who attempt suicide so it's important to talk to people about suicide even if the conversation seems intimidating and personal.

Most people who think about suicide don't really want to end their life. They just want relief from the intense emotional pain they're experiencing and don't see workable alternatives to resolve the problem or issue.

How to Help Someone in Crisis

The stigma surrounding suicide often prevents people from approaching the subject with someone they're concerned about out of fear of offending them or putting the idea of suicide in their minds. However, this could not be farther from the truth. In fact, studies have shown that acknowledging the threat of suicide may actually reduce suicidal ideation. Here are some actions you can take if you believe someone might be at risk for suicide.

1. Ask Directly - asking someone directly, "are you thinking of suicide?" can be the open door to a conversation that they've been needing.

2. Be an Active Listener - be there to listen with compassion and empathy. Avoiding judgemental or dismissive statements that might make someone recede from the conversation.

3. Keep Them Safe - do not leave someone alone if they are thinking about suicide. If you think the person is in immediate danger, call 911 or take them to the nearest emergency room.

4. Connect Them to Help - find out who they can reach out to for help, whether it's a therapist, a doctor, friends, or family. Help them feel supported and offer resources to get professional assistance. For additional support, reach out to the Colorado Crisis Services at 1-844-493-8255 or text "TALK" to 38255.

5. Check-In Again - follow-up with the person in the days and weeks after the crisis to let them know you're thinking of them.

What Else Can You Do to Support Your Community?

There's plenty you can do to break the stigma, encourage people to seek help early on, and change the conversation from suicide to suicide prevention and awareness. Here's what you can do to support suicide prevention year-round.
Register for a Training

Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) - 3 simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Find classes here.

safeTALK Suicide Alertness Training - 3-hour training that deals openly with the stigma around suicide and prepares participants to become more aware of suicide prevention opportunities in their community. Find classes here.

Attend an Event or Join a Chapter
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has chapters and events all across the country that you can join to learn more about preventing suicide in your community. To take action with AFSP, visit their website for information around joining a walk, volunteering, and more.
Donate to Suicide Prevention Efforts
Jefferson Center works closely with the community to offer free suicide prevention training courses to those interested in learning more. To help us continue offering these valuable courses for free, consider making a donation today.
Remember to Practice Self-Care
Talking and learning about suicide is new for many people, whether you're educating yourself on the signs and symptoms or helping someone through a crisis. Be sure to take time for yourself to recuperate and refill your cup by engaging in regular self-care.

Suicide is preventable and you can be the one to make a difference in someone's life. If you or someone you know is in a crisis, please call us at 303-425-0300 or call the crisis line at 844-493-8255. The 24/7 crisis walk-in center and withdrawal management program is open at 4643 Wadsworth Blvd, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033.

Resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255

Colorado Crisis Services: 1-844-493-8255 or text "TALK" to 38255

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: 800-273-8255 or text "TALK" to 741741
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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month but you can learn to recognize the signs and risk factors of suicide, spread awareness in your community, and know how to respond to someone in crisis all year long. Suicide is preventable and help is always available.

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Immediate Risk

Some behaviors may indicate that a person is at immediate risk for suicide.

The following three should prompt you to immediately call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or a mental health professional.

Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself

Looking for a way to kill oneself, such as searching online or obtaining a gun

Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live

Serious Risk

Other behaviors may also indicate a serious risk-especially if the behavior is new; has increased; and/or seems related to a painful event, loss, or change.

Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain

Talking about being a burden to others

Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs

Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly

Sleeping too little or too much

Withdrawing or feeling isolated

Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge

Displaying extreme mood swings

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Some behaviors may indicate that a person is at immediate risk for suicide. The following three should prompt you to immediately call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or a mental health professional.

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If you are having thoughts about suicide there could also be some behavioural and/or physical changes that could tell you something isn't right.

It might be subtle, but it's likely that you notice a number of signs rather than just one or two. Remember that everyone is different and respond differently to these thoughts and feelings.

Non-verbal indicators may include:

social withdrawal

a persistent drop in mood

disinterest in maintaining personal hygiene or appearance

uncharacteristically reckless behaviour

poor diet changes, rapid weight changes

being distracted

anger

insomnia

alcohol or drug abuse

giving away sentimental or expensive possessions

Indirect verbal expressions may include:

hopelessness

failing to see a future

believing they are a burden to others

saying they feel worthless or alone

talking about their death or wanting to die.

This is not an exhaustive list. Be guided by your instincts.
Reasons for suicidal feelings

The reasons that people take their own lives are often very complex. Factors influencing whether someone is likely to be suicidal include:

Risk factors - sometimes called vulnerability factors, these factors increase the likelihood of suicidal behaviour.

Risk factors include:

Previous suicide attempts

History of substance abuse

History of mental health conditions - depression, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD

Relationship problems - conflict with parents and / or romantic partners

Legal or disciplinary problems

Access to harmful means, such as medication or weapons

Recent death or suicide of a family member or a close friend

Ongoing exposure to bullying behaviour

Physical illness or disability.

Protective factors - these reduce the likelihood of suicidal behaviour, and work to improve a person's ability to cope with difficult circumstances.

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If you are having thoughts about suicide there could also be some behavioural and/or physical changes that could tell you something isn't right. It might be subtle, but it's likely that you notice a number of signs rather than just one or two. Remember that everyone is different and respond differently to these thoughts and feelings.

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TESTIMONIALS

"The author has a crystal clear vision of mental health and the continuums of illness. Saving Ourselves from Suicide is both a personal journey and warning to families. The author is clearly on a mission to save others from the tragedy that befell her family. It is invaluable." - Christine Z. Somervill, PhD, Director of Programs, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), Cook County North Suburban, Chicagoland

" Saving Ourselves from Suicide is a touching account of one family's survival after losing their son and brother to suicide. While this is a loss that none of us would wish on anyone, Saving Ourselves from Suicide gives us a meaningful glimpse into the powerful loss and the many things we can do to support each other and our loved ones through struggle." - Alison Malmon, Founder/Executive Director, Active Minds

"Linda gives details about the ways she and her family grieved differently and outlines the methods that they used to cope with Nick's traumatic death. The common thread throughout the book is Linda's call for all to be kinder and more compassionate to one another, to search for understanding, and to be aware of how our actions impact others." - Rev. Charles T. Rubey, Founder/Director, Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide (LOSS) nondenominational program, a division of Catholic Charities

"This book is important on so many levels. It describes the emotional journey of living through the events leading up to suicide and walks through the painful steps of the initial shock and long grieving process. It is a valuable resource to make it through grief and loss. This is a visceral but important read." - Steve Arkin, MD, Attending Neurologist, Miami Valley Hospital, Assistant Professor, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio, Cofounder, SpeakUp

"A significant contribution to the critical dialogue that we all need to be engaged in regarding how to reduce the stigma of mental health in our society. It is a call to action to turn the tide of despair that is now so prevalent in our culture today." - Rev. Dr. Scott Mitchell, MTh, PsyD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, President and CEO, SamaraCare

"The author's voice in Saving Ourselves from Suicide brings awareness to a new level through her brave and honest account of the death of her beautiful son by suicide and the impact this had on her family and the community." - Fran Zucco, BSN, RN-BC, Clinical Leader, Linden Oaks Behavioral Health

"Insights, information, and resources to help others decide to stay or to assist the healing of those who have experienced the tragic loss of a loved one. Her sharing may be the best informed friendly advice you could receive. It comes from a deep, painful experience and with the authenticity of a mother's broken heart." - The Rev. Dr. Steven R. Rottgers, Canon to the Ordinary, Episcopal Diocese of West Missouri, Author of I AM Yours

"Not only is this book a must-read for anyone suffering a loss of suicide, it is also a guide offering support for those living with a loved one who suffers from mental illness. Rather than hiding behind the stigma of suicide and weighing the reader down with unnecessary stats and references, Linda's heartfelt storytelling opens the door for us survivors to move through our pain and start healing." - Monica Pedersen, Former HGTV Host, Author

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The suicide rate for teenage girls has reached a 40-year high. During COVID-19, one in four young adults considered ending their life. These statistics are troubling, but there's hope for your family. Teen Suicide: Knowing the Signs is a Focus on the Family podcast that helps you identify teen suicide warning signs and know where to get help. In every episode, Christian mental health professionals share how you can distinguish normal teen behavior from more serious problems, like depression and suicidal thoughts. Plus, you'll hear inspiring first-hand stories from people who overcame teen depression. Don't wait and wonder what to do. Three 30-minute episodes give you access to resources and Christian counselors today.

The suicide rate for teenage girls has reached a 40-year high. During COVID-19, one in four young adults considered ending their life. These statistics are troubling, but there's hope for your family. Teen Suicide: Knowing the Signs is a Focus on the Family podcast that helps you identify teen suicide warning signs and know where to get help. In every episode, Christian mental health professionals share how you can distinguish normal teen behavior from more serious problems, like depression and suicidal thoughts. Plus, you'll hear inspiring first-hand stories from people who overcame teen depression. Don't wait and wonder what to do. Three 30-minute episodes give you access to resources and Christian counselors today.

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‎The suicide rate for teenage girls has reached a 40-year high. During COVID-19, one in four young adults considered ending their life. These statistics are troubling, but there's hope for your family. Teen Suicide: Knowing the Signs is a Focus on the Family podcast that helps you identify teen suici...

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This podcast is about suicide and the warning signs. It is important to know the signs, not only for ourselves but for others. Early detection of warning signs can lead to professional help and can even save a life.

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**In this episode we will be discussing suicide prevention with an emphasis on knowing the warning signs among youth. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis, please reach out immediately to the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or text HOME to the Crisis Text Line at 741741. These services are free and confidential.**

Suicide attempt and death rates among pre-teens, teenagers and young adults have risen in the past decade and the increase among youths has outpaced all other age groups. While no teen is immune, there are factors that can make some adolescents more vulnerable than others. Now, more than ever, it has become increasingly important for parents to understand how to tell if your teen might be suicidal and where to turn for help and treatment.

Our guests on this episode are Sherry Burkhard and Jeremy Sprott. Sherry is a registered nurse and Executive Director of the non-profit Mosaics of Mercy in Magnolia, Texas. Mosaics of Mercy's mission is to help families navigate mental health and addiction recovery. They serve the community as a hub for mental health resources, education, and hope. Jeremy is the CEO & Founder of Mental Health Solutions in Houston, Texas. Mental Health Solutions provides oversight and full-service mental health crisis management solutions through its designated crisis response team. This team will evaluate individual patients in crisis and recommend appropriate referral sources as well as provide expedited transfers to inpatient psychiatric facilities for patients needing such services.

For more information go to www.mosaicsofmercy.com or www.mentalhealthresponse.com. You can also email Jeremy at jeremy@mentalhealthresponse.com.

Equip Online is a partnership with StoneBridge Church and Mosaics of Mercy.

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In this episode we will be discussing suicide prevention with an emphasis on knowing the warning signs among youth. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis, please reach out immediately to the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or text HOME to the Crisis Text Line at 741741.

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Safer Care for Those at Risk of Suicide

Zero Suicide is a Transformational Framework for Health and Behavioral Health Care Systems

The foundational belief of Zero Suicide is that suicide deaths for individuals under the care of health and behavioral health systems are preventable. For systems dedicated to improving patient safety, Zero Suicide presents an aspirational challenge and practical framework for system-wide transformation toward safer suicide care.

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Join the Zero Suicide Listserv, an email discussion list for executives, providers, researchers, and advocates dedicated to the mission of safer suicide care.

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Find out what researchers and implementers are saying about how Zero Suicide can transform systems for safer care.

Join the Zero Suicide movement, a call for safer suicide care powered by a network of implementors and innovators.

The Zero Suicide Toolkit is a detailed guide to Zero Suicide implementation and strategy.

A multi-source collection of readings, tools, videos, and webinars to help you understand and implement Zero Suicide.

The Zero Suicide in Health Care Call to Action

The Zero Suicide Zero Suicide in Health Care Call to Action video offers a visually dynamic introduction to the Zero Suicide mission.

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5 Action Steps for Helping Someone in Emotional Pain

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Infographic presents five steps for helping someone in emotional pain in order to prevent suicide. Steps include: Ask, Keep Them Safe, Be There, Help Them Connect, and Stay Connected.

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This podcast episode is proudly brought to you by the Student Counselling Unit at the University of Pretoria. The expert guest speaker for this podcast episode is Ms Vanishaa Gordan, the Operations Manager from Sadag (South African Depression and Anxiety Group). Ms Gordan will be sharing valuable information with our listeners on what signs to look out for in loved one's who may be suicidal and how to assist them to get the necessary help timeously. She will also share important suicide prevention resources with you on this episode.

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