If you or someone you love is in danger of harming themselves or others, please reach out to the appropriate professionals for support.

Suicide Hotline- 988

Remember, these are just theories and thoughts for consideration—other mental health professionals may have different perspectives on the topic.

This video linked here does a much better job, in a much shorter time than i did regarding talking to a friend who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts or feelings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7dKgg4Z9tg&rco=1

For those looking for a local therapistPsychology Today- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists

The poem i read (and one for last week)https://medium.com/@drmorrisfranco/the-view-from-halfway-down-inspired-by-a-poem-from-bojack-horseman-66211265ec0e

https://medium.com/@drmorrisfranco/and-ode-to-truman-and-anyone-whos-ever-left-home-426232e71dd7

No Bad Parts by Dr. Richard Schwartz: (IFS)https://a.co/d/30PL1w1

The view from Halfway Down (BoJack Horseman spoilers):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1_EBSlnDlU

An interesting news report on assisted suicide in the Netherlands:https://youtu.be/DC5Dis-uZgs?si=lPFXUxlDVHXDDfTi

Here is a Brené Brown clip on empathy and validation because why not:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw

Link to Good will hunting scene:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv7eeMikM_w

Songs of the week:

1. Under pressure- David Bowie

2. Bohemian Rhapsody- Queen

3. Wishing Well- The Airborne Toxic Event

4. Cynicism- Nana Grizol