September is suicide prevention awareness month. It hits me every time ... hard. Before June 2010, when my brother first told me of his suicide ideation, September was just another month. It had always represented transitions, new beginnings, a fresh start – back-to-school and Fall. Now, I spend some time each September thinking about what makes suicide preventable.
Read MoreWhen my brother shared that he wanted to end his life, I was booked on the next flight to be with him. We then worked together diligently for two more weeks to get a workable care plan in place. We struggled mightily to somehow get his life back in order. …
Read MoreWe interrupt our regularly scheduled back-to-school series to address suicide prevention. After all, it’s National Suicide Prevention Week. …
Read MoreMaybe you’ve noticed that a friend or loved one seems to be feeling down or acting differently from the way they usually do. You might wonder if it’s better to say something or let it go. …
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