Prevention of Suicide is Everybody’s Business We are losing approximate one million human lives a year worldwide due to suicidal deaths. It is not only the case of death and births subject, which keeps statistics of human counts. Today is September10, an international suicide prevention day . International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) a world health organization’s help group is…
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How To Deal With A Suicidal Person A Five Point Suicide Prevention Plan
In helping a person deal with suicidal thoughts, it is best to combine the approach of treating the underlying mental disorder and treating suicidal tendencies directly. A five-point suicide prevention plan, dubbed SUPER, is presented below: 1. Savoring love. The social support system of the person with suicidal thoughts must let the people concerned know about the emotional condition of…
Combining Talk Therapy And Antidepressant Medication
Just as when people think that the only effective treatment for depression is to take drugs, new findings about talk therapy called cognitive behavior therapy appears to cancel the risk of suicidal thinking or behavior associated with taking antidepressant medication. Cognitive therapy is a type of talk therapy that involves counseling and changing a person’s negative thought patterns. In one…
Depression Suicide What To Do If A Loved One Is Suicidal
Depression, characterized by erratic mood swings, loss of interest in hobbies and activities is a very serious emotional disorder affecting about 9.5 per cent of the nation. Needless to say, it is could be a lot more fatal if a depressed person is heading towards suicide. Therefore, here are some signs to know if your loved one is considering suicide…