With suicide being the leading cause of death for Australians from ages 15 to 44, it is important we are all aware of the protective factors. If you read through this list and see that you are weak in some …
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A Suicide Attempt Is Not ‘Attention Seeking Behaviour’
It can be confronting to sit and hold space for someone who is feeling suicidal. We have to manage our own feelings as well as hold space for their feelings. Before I had training in suicide prevention, I thought that …
Suicide Warning Signs
Warning signs are important. Know what to look for and reach out if in doubt. We often think that most suicides are caused by a one-off event, maybe a relationship break up, or the loss of a career or public …
Causes of Suicide
I read this week about 29 survivors who had all attempted suicide by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. ALL of them regretted their decision to jump AS SOON AS THEY JUMPED. In another article, Dr. Freedenthal found that of …
Suicide Statistics In Australia
Trigger warning for the next few days as we delve into the realities of suicide. When I look at these statistics, I feel really sad. If suicide rates can be taken to be somehow reflective of how we are doing …