Danny at www.depressionisnotdestiny.com has compiled a list of suicide hotlines from around the world:Argentina: +5402234930430Australia: 131114Austria: 017133374Belgium: 106Botswana: 3911270Brazil: 212339191Canada: 5147234000 (Montreal);...
Suicide Hotlines and Information We are concerned about you and want you to know that help is available to get you through this if you are in crisis. If you are in a crisis, please call 988 (U.S & Canada), or view our list of international hotlines. Calls are...
Sally Weinstein, Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, and Associate Director, University of Illinois Center on Depression and Resilience (UICDR) at the University of Illinois at Chicago, joins us to share her research on suicide...
September is Suicide Awareness Month “Pilar’s Corner” addresses a common question: How can I tell if my family member/friend is severely depressed or suicidal and what can I do? By recognizing signs and symptoms of depression and knowing factual information about...
By: John Poehler I have a unique perspective when it comes to suicide. I am the survivor of multiple suicide attempts. It is difficult for me to admit this, but my goal is to help anybody in a situation where they are contemplating suicide. There is no need for me to...
Presented on January 4, 2017. Dennis will take us on his journey towards recovery as he has to deal with the loss of two brothers to suicide—eleven years apart. Dennis will review some warning signs that may help you determine if someone you know is considering...
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. By dialing 1-800-273-TALK(8255), the call is routed to the nearest crisis center in our...
DISCLOSURESTOP and read the following clearly. This article may be troubling to somebody thinking about suicide. This article is about personal and factual experiences regarding suicide. Please do not read if you are in a dark place and feeling suicidal. Suicide...
By: Cassandra Stout Trigger warning: This post contains a brief mention of suicide. If you or someone you know is at risk of suicide, please call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255, text TALK to 741741 or refer to our list of International...
Trigger warning: This post contains a brief mention of suicide. If you or someone you know is at risk of suicide, please call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255, text TALK to 741741 or refer to our list of International Suicide Hotlines....
Although the holiday season is known to be the most wonderful time of the year, the truth is that it can also be very difficult for many of us who are suffering from hardships and/or mental illness. It is important that we take care of our own mental health and also...
Like many people, my bipolar disorder was misdiagnosed for years. On average, people wait six years for a proper diagnosis. For me, it was decades. In hindsight, my new diagnosis made so much sense and explained so much of what I had been through over the years. It...
Author’s note: This post has political content, though my intent in publishing the article is to share what was for me a very big stressor (and how I dealt with it). I couldn’t figure out a way to tell the story effectively without including some of my political...
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This is the third article in a 3-part series. The author recommends reading the first article and second article before reading this one. Bipolar disorder is a big, hairy beast of an illness. It can be intimidating, scary, and unpredictable. But by using...
