Ninety percent of individuals who have committed
suicide or attempted suicide at some point in their life have had some sort of
a psychiatric disorder at the time.
Depression plays a large
role in suicide. The difficulty that suicidal people have imagining a solution to
their suffering is because of their distorted thinking that could be caused by
depression.
People who are suicidal do not want to die. They
want their pain to go way.
Males are more likely to kill themselves but many
more women attempt suicide.
Suicide has the highest rate in older adults. It is
also the second leading cause of death among teens.
If
you know of someone who may be suicidal, it will not make them suicidal if you
talk to them about it.
Antidepressants and Suicide
In some people,
depression medication causes an increase risk instead of a decrease—in
depression and suicidal thoughts and feelings.
Because of this risk,
the FDA advises that persons on antidepressants need to be watched for
increases in suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
Monitoring is
especially important if this is the person's first time on depression
medication or if the dose has recently been changed.
The risk of suicide is
the greatest during the first two months of antidepressant treatment. It is
especially harmful for teens to take antidepressants.
Common suicide risk factors include:
- Mental illness
- Alcoholism or drug abuse
- Previous suicide attempts
- Family history of suicide
- Terminal illness or chronic
pain
- Recent loss or stressful life
event
- Social isolation and loneliness
- History of trauma or abuse
Suicide prevention starts
with recognizing
the warning signs and taking them
seriously.
the warning signs and taking them
seriously.
If you think a friend or
family member is thinking about suicide, you might be afraid to bring up the
subject. However, talking openly about suicidal thoughts and
feelings can actually save a life.
If you or someone you know is suicidal, Please
know that there is help.
If you think someone is suicidal- be proactive
and address it with them and tell someone else for support in helping you help
them.
If you are
suicidal------------- THERE IS HOPE! There are ways to feel better, to learn
to cope, and to get through difficult times.
Talk
to someone. Call a counselor, a trusted friend, or the number below:
National Suicide
Prevention Lifeline Phone Number 1-800-273-8255
Reference
Suicide Prevention.
(2015). Retrieved From:
http://www.helpguide.org/articles/suicide-prevention/suicide-prevention-helping-someone-who-is-suicidal.htm
I am leading support groups/ classes in July and August to help individuals with depression and anxiety.
Groups/ Classes are FREE, however; you need to register.
What:
Support Groups/ Classes on Coping With Anxiety And Depression
Share in group what you are experiencing or you can just listen.
Get information on how to better understand anxiety and depression as well as learn coping skills and how to be empowered to get through difficult times.
Where:
Michael Loftis Counseling
2670 Memorial Blvd
Suite E
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Suite E
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
When: Every Friday evening in July and August, 2015 (EXCEPT JULY 3rd)
Starting- on Friday July 10th, 2015
Time: 7:00pm – 8:15pm each week
Contact Diane Gammon by calling or texting (615) 556-8406 with any questions and to register. Please leave a voicemail message when calling. (You may attend any amount of group classes that you want.)
You can attain hope and healing!
Diane received her Master of Science Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University with a specialization in Trauma and Crisis Counseling.
Diane is under the clinical supervision of Michael Loftis L.C.S.W. as she pursues professional licensure as a LPC-MHSP.
Diane is also currently pursuing her PhD in Psychology.
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