Suicidal thoughts and feelings can be frightening. Even if you aren’t sure you really want to end your life, you may not know how to tell your parents. They...
Suicide
How to Know If You are Depressed
Life can be overbearing sometimes. It can take a toll even on the most resilient of us. When it pushes you to a state of persistent sadness and loss of interest in living, it may be time to work on your mental health. Depression is not an occasional sadness. Everyone...
Should I Check Myself into a Mental Hospital?
If you are in a mental health crisis, then you may be wondering if you should check yourself into a mental hospital. This blog will provide you with an...
Where to Get Help for Someone Who is Suicidal
If you or someone you know is actively suicidal and in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. You can also call the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. Additional help is available at the local inpatient psychiatric hospitals in the...
Suicide and Trauma
The recent suicides by Parkland shooting survivors and the record number of suicides by veterans are tragic reminders of the devastating impact that trauma can inflict on individuals, families, and communities. While it is often easy to see the physical effects of...
Why Does Someone Self-Harm?
Self Harm Behaviors Self-harm can happen at any age but is most common in teenagers and young adults. Some common self-harming behaviors include: Cutting Burning self Picking at skin Pulling hair Extensive piercings or tattoos Branding skin Breaking bones or bruising...
Suicide Rates on the Rise
According to the Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC) the suicide rate among the US working-age population increased by 34 percent between 2000 and 2016. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the US and is a contributing factor to the recent decrease in...
Are Suicidal Thoughts Normal?
We have often been asked the question, “Are suicidal thoughts normal?” The short answer is that Suicidal Thoughts are Not Normal. Most people do not have suicidal...