EPISODE CONTAINS SENSITIVE CONTENT!
Compilation Episode of all three episodes in Tribute to Suicide Awareness Month.
Episode 22. ”Be That Light For Someone”
Episode 26. ”A Mothers Story”
Episode 27. ”A Battle To Fight”
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline toll-free number, 1-800-273-TALK(8255) connects the caller to a certified crisis center near where the call is placed.
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https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Common-with-Mental-Illness/Risk-of-Suicide
https://www.ndbh.com/suicide
If you or someone you know is in an emergency, call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or call 911 immediately.
It can be frightening if someone you love talks about suicidal thoughts. It can be even more frightening if you find yourself thinking about dying or giving up on life. Not taking these kinds of thoughts seriously can have devastating outcomes, as suicide is a permanent solution to (often) temporary problems.
According to the CDC and NIMH, suicide rates have increased by 35% since 1999. More than 48,000 lives were lost to suicide in 2018 alone. Comments or thoughts about suicide — also known as suicidal ideation — can begin small like, “I wish I wasn’t here” or “Nothing matters.” But over time, they can become more explicit and dangerous.
Warning Signs
Here are a few other warning signs of suicide:
Increased alcohol and drug use
Aggressive behavior
Withdrawal from friends, family and community
Dramatic mood swings
Impulsive or reckless behavior