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If you’re in agony over the suicide attempt of your loved one, no doubt you’re perplexed as to the best course of action to take. What should you expect? What should you do? In fact, this is the most critical time – immediately after an attempted suicide. But, what, exactly should you do now?
Short-Term Planning
The first thing to do is to ensure the person is stable. This will most likely require hospitalization, depending on the method of the attempted suicide and how life-threatening the situation is at the present. The suicidal person cannot be left alone during the days immediately following the attempt. They are not rational, and, contrary to popular belief that once they’ve tried to commit suicide and failed, they won’t attempt it again, the truth is that many times they are likely to try it again at some time in the future. … Continue Reading
Isn’t it ironic how we feel about age? When you’re young, you can’t wait to be older so you have more freedom to do what you want. When you’re old, you often wish you could just be young again. The fact is, however, that both populations – young and old – have one thing in common: they’re at the greatest risk of suicide.
Emotional distress may have a lot to do with it, along with physical disabilities or conditions, substance abuse, and other factors. We’ll look more in depth at some of the causes of suicide among the young and the old in a minute, but first, let’s examine some statistics. … Continue Reading
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Depression can be a life-consuming ailment for both the individual suffering from the condition and his or her family. Recent research found that those patients who participate in a structured telephone program to manage their depression actually experience significant benefits and only a moderate increase in health care costs.
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