People seem to think that by not talking about suicide to someone, they will never do it. That just because someone seems fine and happy on the outside does not mean that they are not crying for help on the inside. Reader’s Digest has had mental health professionals speak about the best way to talk […]
Tag Archives: Mental Illness
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Ever since July, Starbucks has opened 641 new stores in the U.S., leading Starbucks to hire many more new staff members. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that one in five adults ages 18 and older in 2016 struggled with mental illness. By having mental health benefits in the workplace, such as at […]
Mental Health, Treatment
What Different National Suicide Prevention Organizations Are There to Support?
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Suicidal deaths are continuing to rise up. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 47,000 people died by suicide in 2017. By supporting organizations that are constantly looking for more preventative methods to stop suicide rates from rising, you are breaking the stigma of suicide prevention and doing something about it. […]
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It is normally said that when your child is born, it should be the greatest moment of your life. However, according to the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, new moms were examined 12 months after giving birth with 300 who died between 2010-2012 in California- with suicide being the seventh leading cause. By having […]
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The Center for Disease Control and Prevention said that the U.S. suicide rates are the highest since World War II. In the workplace, it is said in a Forbes article that 270 U.S. employees killed themselves at work in 2013. It is important that the workplace, as well as employees, are aware of the signs […]
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There are many senior citizens aged 60 and older who are in good health physically. But according to the World Health Organization, 15% of adults aged 60 and older will develop a mental illness like a neurological disorder or addiction. It is important to recognize the urgency in helping senior citizens with a mental illness […]
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Feeling thoughts of suicide does not mean that you are weak or crazy, but that you feel like things will not get better for you. It is important to understand that suicide should never be considered an option when things are not working out for you. By reaching out to someone and creating a safe […]
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Taking care of your trauma involves being careful as you do not want to do anything that can bring those feelings of trauma back to you. It is best to find a form of therapy that can help you accomplish that. By taking part in trauma-informed care, you can learn more about your trauma and […]
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We have a tendency to use mental health terms very likely to describe how we are feeling. We could be saying that we are OCD if we are continuously cleaning our cluttered desk, we call someone crazy if we disagree with their point of view, or bipolar if someone is constantly changing their mind. By […]
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It is a great feeling to have a business of your own and being able to answer for yourself. But according to a recent study by UC Berkeley’s Institutional Review Board, 72% of entrepreneurs are struggling with mental health. By using your team as a tool for support and learning that it is okay to […]
