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Suicide and Depression Resources

Postby emiller128 » Tue Dec 17, 2019 1:51 am

I am not sure if this is the right place to post on this forum, but I'd like to share resources that I've found. Please add feedback if you want to add anything :) The formatting might be odd, as I pasted from a document that I have saved, sorry for any inconveniences.

Suicide Prevention and Coping Skills
Suicide is ninth on the list of the top ten causes of death in the United States, and is the second leading cause of death for people ages 15-24. 169 million people die each day from suicide, and those deaths could’ve been prevented if people would know how to recognize the signs of a suicidal person and the measures needed to help them. It is no secret that suicide is stigmatized and talking about it generally looked down upon in social circles. But, keeping mental health in stable condition is a very important topic to discuss. This video essay will cover several strategies to maintain sound mental health, such as two different coping mechanisms, and what to do in situations where you or somebody you know is considering suicide. However, it is important to recognize the signs of a suicidal person before searching for resources. If you or somebody you know is in immediate danger, call 911 or a crisis hotline.
Signs of a Suicidal Person:
- Excessive Moodiness or Long Periods of Sadness
- Giving Away Possessions of Sentimental Value
- Recent Trauma or Crisis
- Changes in Personal Appearance and/or Personality
- Change in Eating Habits
- Sudden Calmness
- Making Preparations
- Self Harm
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/a ... l-behavior https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/rec ... behavior#1
Getting Help From Loved Ones or Professionals
Asking for help from others, considering therapy, or locating resources online is a great way to prevent suicide. This may seem like a VERY obvious strategy, but it is good to evaluate the resources somebody can pursue if needed. If you need help locating resources to help aid somebody with suicidal thoughts, here are some:
Resources that are available:
The National Suicide Prevention Hotline (1-800-273-8775) (use in crisis)
Therapists, you can find one using a therapist location service:
Therapist location services:
Psychology Today: https://psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
or AMFFT Therapist Locator: https://www.therapistlocator.net
You can also call your physician of choice to refer you to a psychologist.
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (ASFP)
https://www.asfp.org/find-support/resources
The Trevor Project (for LGBT Youth)
1-866-488-7386
https://www.thetrevorproject.com
Friends or Family
Calling 911 (if in crisis)


2. Healthy Coping Mechanisms
(https://www.verywellmind.com/forty-heal ... ls-4586742)
STRATEGY #1: Meditation

Meditation, or mindfulness meditation in particular, encourages a person to engage in mindfulness, which is focusing on an in-the-moment situation and approaching it with openness, lack of judgement, and curiosity. Mindfulness meditation has been proven beneficial in multiple studies over the past decade. However, it is seen as adjunctive treatment besides therapy rather than something used alone if professional treatment is genuinely needed. However, it could be beneficial to healthy-minded individuals. Benefits include, but are not limited to:
Lower Stress Levels
Improved Attention
Reduced Anxiety
Help Prevent Depression Relapses
(https://psychcentral.com/blog/10-surpri ... editation/)
Overall, meditation is helpful as a coping mechanism and may help people struggling with depression, anxiety or other mental disorders, and help give peace-of-mind in stressful circumstances.




STRATEGY #2: Writing in a Journal
Writing in a Journal is an activity that has a magnitude of benefits, and the activity itself can help a person in a person more than emotionally. The benefits of journaling have been observed and studied in the psychiatric field for over a decade using a variety of people, ranging from breast cancer patients to college students burdened with stress. Breast cancer patients were observed to have less somatic symptoms and were less likely to need extra doctor check-ups.
(https://ascopubs.org/doi/abs/10.1200/JCO.2002.08.521)
Benefits for journaling include:
Better Thought Organization
Improved Writing Skills
Self-reflection Skills
Relieving Stress
(https://journey.cloud/journaling-benefits)

Conclusion:

Suicide is a rising issue in the United States considering the socio-economic factors that we face on a daily basis. Learning to recognize the signs of a suicidal person and direct them to healthy coping strategies is a way we as a society can help halter suicide rates. Education about mental health is especially important, and teaching a wide magnitude of coping mechanisms is going to help reduce the chances somebody will take their own life.

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Re: Suicide and Depression Resources

Postby Prycejosh1987 » Thu Jun 04, 2020 12:48 pm

emiller128 wrote:I am not sure if this is the right place to post on this forum, but I'd like to share resources that I've found. Please add feedback if you want to add anything :) The formatting might be odd, as I pasted from a document that I have saved, sorry for any inconveniences.

Suicide Prevention and Coping Skills
Suicide is ninth on the list of the top ten causes of death in the United States, and is the second leading cause of death for people ages 15-24. 169 million people die each day from suicide, and those deaths could’ve been prevented if people would know how to recognize the signs of a suicidal person and the measures needed to help them. It is no secret that suicide is stigmatized and talking about it generally looked down upon in social circles. But, keeping mental health in stable condition is a very important topic to discuss. This video essay will cover several strategies to maintain sound mental health, such as two different coping mechanisms, and what to do in situations where you or somebody you know is considering suicide. However, it is important to recognize the signs of a suicidal person before searching for resources. If you or somebody you know is in immediate danger, call 911 or a crisis hotline.
Signs of a Suicidal Person:
- Excessive Moodiness or Long Periods of Sadness
- Giving Away Possessions of Sentimental Value
- Recent Trauma or Crisis
- Changes in Personal Appearance and/or Personality
- Change in Eating Habits
- Sudden Calmness
- Making Preparations
- Self Harm
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/a ... l-behavior https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/rec ... behavior#1
Getting Help From Loved Ones or Professionals
Asking for help from others, considering therapy, or locating resources online is a great way to prevent suicide. This may seem like a VERY obvious strategy, but it is good to evaluate the resources somebody can pursue if needed. If you need help locating resources to help aid somebody with suicidal thoughts, here are some:
Resources that are available:
The National Suicide Prevention Hotline (1-800-273-8775) (use in crisis)
Therapists, you can find one using a therapist location service:
Therapist location services:
Psychology Today: https://psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
or AMFFT Therapist Locator: https://www.therapistlocator.net
You can also call your physician of choice to refer you to a psychologist.
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (ASFP)
https://www.asfp.org/find-support/resources
The Trevor Project (for LGBT Youth)
1-866-488-7386
https://www.thetrevorproject.com
Friends or Family
Calling 911 (if in crisis)


2. Healthy Coping Mechanisms
(https://www.verywellmind.com/forty-heal ... ls-4586742)
STRATEGY #1: Meditation

Meditation, or mindfulness meditation in particular, encourages a person to engage in mindfulness, which is focusing on an in-the-moment situation and approaching it with openness, lack of judgement, and curiosity. Mindfulness meditation has been proven beneficial in multiple studies over the past decade. However, it is seen as adjunctive treatment besides therapy rather than something used alone if professional treatment is genuinely needed. However, it could be beneficial to healthy-minded individuals. Benefits include, but are not limited to:
Lower Stress Levels
Improved Attention
Reduced Anxiety
Help Prevent Depression Relapses
(https://psychcentral.com/blog/10-surpri ... editation/)
Overall, meditation is helpful as a coping mechanism and may help people struggling with depression, anxiety or other mental disorders, and help give peace-of-mind in stressful circumstances.




STRATEGY #2: Writing in a Journal
Writing in a Journal is an activity that has a magnitude of benefits, and the activity itself can help a person in a person more than emotionally. The benefits of journaling have been observed and studied in the psychiatric field for over a decade using a variety of people, ranging from breast cancer patients to college students burdened with stress. Breast cancer patients were observed to have less somatic symptoms and were less likely to need extra doctor check-ups.
(https://ascopubs.org/doi/abs/10.1200/JCO.2002.08.521)
Benefits for journaling include:
Better Thought Organization
Improved Writing Skills
Self-reflection Skills
Relieving Stress
(https://journey.cloud/journaling-benefits)

Conclusion:

Suicide is a rising issue in the United States considering the socio-economic factors that we face on a daily basis. Learning to recognize the signs of a suicidal person and direct them to healthy coping strategies is a way we as a society can help halter suicide rates. Education about mental health is especially important, and teaching a wide magnitude of coping mechanisms is going to help reduce the chances somebody will take their own life.

Alot of people are committing suicide. I didnt think it was that high. This world is full of negativity and conflict. I believe in your message, its on point.


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