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suicide / suicide prevention
Ask a Social Worker: My son is threatening suicide
My son dropped out of college and is threatening to commit suicide. We called a hotline and they suggested family therapy. But my partner, his father, doesn’t believe him.
Wealth and fame are no protection from suicide
The deaths by suicide of celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain and world-famous fashion designer Kate Spade in 2018 surprised many. How could people so successful and at the top of their careers die in such a way?
Suicide Risks Among LGBTQ Youth
By Dave Reynolds, M.P.H. (Advocacy and Education Manager, The Trevor Project) and Phoenix Schneider, M.S.W. (Program Director, The Trevor Project) Q: Are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth more likely to attempt suicide than other youth,...
Preventing Suicide in LGBTQ+ Youth
By Katherine van Wormer, MSSW, PhD Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) youth often wrestle with issues related to their sexual orientation, which they dare not share with the adults in their lives.They hear biased remarks and cruel jokes. They read...
Explaining Suicide to Children
By Lauren Schneider, MSW, LCSW Introduction For very young children For adolescents Introduction One of the most challenging types of loss a bereavement counselor or therapist will be faced with is that of a family dealing with a death by suicide. Each...
When Grief Turns to Thoughts of Suicide
By Lynn Purnell Hagan, PsyD, LCSW Caregiver stress has been widely publicized and studied. Many times, one might think that the stress of caregiving is lifted once the loved one has died. However, the risks to the caregiver can often carry on long after their loved...
Springtime Spike in Depression, Suicide Threats Expected
By Ryan Stutzman Local Mental Health Authority Says Local Trend Is Counterintuitive One said she was going to kill herself with the gun she had in her hand. Another said she was going to cut her wrists with a knife. One teen boy made suicidal statements to his...
Suicide Warning Signs and Prevention Tips
By Julie Niven, MSW, LCSW, DCSW NOTE: Ms. Julie Niven is social worker practicing in the Bering Straits region of Alaska. Introduction – Suicide from the Alaska Perspective It's a sad fact that suicide is common within every state of our nation. According to...
Spotting the Warning Signs of Teen Suicide
Teenage Suicide Warning Signs The National Association of Social Workers views the current high rate of child and adolescent suicide as a national tragedy. Young people with the following risk factors may be at risk: Genetic susceptibility Previous family history of...
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Are You Grieving After Losing a Loved One to Suicide?
The death of a loved one is difficult; losing someone to suicide can be especially challenging. If you are a survivor of suicide loss, you may be experiencing a range of emotions, including shock, disbelief, anger, guilt, and sadness. You may also have difficulty...
Are You Worried About Your Child’s Mental Health?
The mental health of children in the United States is declining, and many parents are worried and unsure of how to help their children. They might see their child struggling with anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges, and they don't know what to do....
5 Ways to Support LGBTQIA2S Youth
According to a study by the Trevor Project, LGBTQIA2S+ youth are more likely to experience depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts than their cisgender and heterosexual peers. They are also more likely to drop out of school, experience homelessness, and be victims...