Search Results for: HELP AND HOPE FOR SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE
-
Resources for Survivors of Suicide Loss
After A Suicide Resource Directory: Coping with Grief, Trauma, and Distresshttp://www.personalgriefcoach.netThis online directory links people who are grieving after a suicide death to resources and information. Alliance of Hope for Suicide Survivorshttp://www.allianceofhope.orgThis organization for survivors of suicide loss provides information sheets, a blog, and a community forum through which survivors can share with each other. […] See more...
-
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
West Virginia’s Bureau for Behavioral Health and Health Facilities (BBHHF) in partnership with Regional Youth Services Centers, Educational Institutions and Premier Hospital Health Systems seeks to reduce the rate of youth suicidal ideation, suicide attempts and suicide deaths in WV through the development and implementation of a collaborative and coordinated statewide prevention and intervention strategy […] See more...
-
Building a Suicide Prevention Infrastructure
Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show the national suicide rate decreased 2.1% between 2018 and 2019. The CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) analysis, Changes in Suicide Rates—United States, 2018-2019, shows specific declines in the rates of suicide in females and males and in certain age groups, states, counties, […] See more...
-
Faith Communities as Suicide Prevention Partners
Brandon Johnson, MHS; Melinda Moore, PhD Faith communities are an ideal setting to address suicide, promote help-seeking, and mobilize compassionate volunteers to support those who are struggling. To help develop capacity and begin conversations about suicide prevention in communities of faith, the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (Action Alliance) Faith Communities Task Force has developed the Faith.Hope.Life. campaign and […] See more...
-
Supporting Survivors of Traumatic Events
A few weeks ago, we witnessed the tragic suicide deaths of several individuals who had been affected by school shootings. The national suicide prevention field was quick to respond with press releases highlighting help and prevention resources, and consultation with national news media to help them shape their coverage of these deaths. In the aftermath of these losses, let’s […] See more...
-
Survivors of Suicide Attempts
New findings suggest that an eight-week support group, Survivors of Suicide Attempts (SOSA), may help decrease suicidal symptoms and increase resilience among suicide attempt survivors. Researchers recruited 92 attempt survivors through the Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services crisis line and local provider referrals. Participants completed a series of assessments on hopelessness, resilience, and suicidal ideation, […] See more...
-
Help & Hope for Survivors of Suicide Loss
This short booklet is designed to assist the newly bereaved without an overwhelming amount of information at a painful time. Sections include: Grief and coping; Tips for telling family and friends; Talking to children and youth; Helping someone after a suicide loss; How to remember a loved one; How to manage social media; Financial concerns […] See more...
-
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
Saturday, November 21, 2015 is this year’s International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. This observance began in 1999 when Senator Harry Reid, himself a loss survivor, introduced a resolution to designate the Saturday before Thanksgiving National Survivors of Suicide Day—an occasion for families and friends of people who died by suicide to join together for healing […] See more...
-
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The First Ten Years
The tenth anniversary of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides an opportunity to look back and ask “What have we accomplished?” The first accomplishment that comes to mind is the expansion of our services. In 2005, we started with a network of 109 centers and answered about 20,000 crisis calls. In 2014, our expanded network […] See more...
-
Moving Forward with Attempt Survivors
The suicide attempt survivor movement had its origins in courageous acts of self-disclosure by a small number of pioneers who worked to shed the oppressive weight of stigma, shame, and silence. By writing, speaking, and networking, they helped attempt survivors get a seat at the suicide prevention table. Early progress was heralded by events like […] See more...
-
Faith Communities
Faith communities are a natural setting for suicide prevention. Spiritual beliefs and practices tend to help people experience greater hope and meaning in their lives. Faith communities can also provide opportunities for developing positive relationships with others and can be an important source of support during difficult times. Why Address Suicide Prevention How Faith Communities […] See more...
-
The Healing Power of Representation
The Healing Power of Representation In mainstream media, American Indians and Alaska Natives are often portrayed as relics of the past, fairytales, myths, and stereotypes. Native people are seen as barriers to progress, enemies of society, and pagan savages to be civilized. Authentic stories of Native people living, working, and loving in modern times are […] See more...
-
Changing the Conversation
September is an important month for suicide prevention. World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10, 2016) and National Suicide Prevention Week (September 5–11, 2016) provide us with opportunities to encourage people who are struggling with suicidal behavior to seek help, to assist friends, family members, and helping professionals in supporting individuals who are struggling with suicidal […] See more...
-
Overcoming Fear Together
Although the field of suicide prevention has made enormous strides in recognizing the contributions of people with lived experience, it has not totally overcome the fear of engaging suicide attempt survivors in their own recovery as well as in efforts to prevent suicide and improve the systems that help people recover. Attempt survivors are still […] See more...
-
Postvention as Prevention
The term “postvention” is a great example of suicide prevention jargon that means little to those outside the field and may actually contribute to misunderstanding. Postvention refers to activities which reduce risk and promote healing after a suicide death. Although postvention is implemented after a suicide it is essential that we prepare for postvention before a suicide – […] See more...
-
A Vision for Research
Private Sector Co-lead, Research Prioritization Task Force, National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention; Representative, National Council for Suicide Prevention; Chair of the Board, The Jed Foundation At the end of 1998 I lost my son Jed to suicide. Since then, like so many survivors, caregivers, and advocates, I have worked hard to understand this unendurable […] See more...