by Taylor Bennett | Sep 9, 2019 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Suicide Awareness
Suicide rates in the US have increased in nearly every state from the year 1999 to 2016; additionally, suicide rates have increased by over 30% in at least 25 states. While we aren’t sure why suicide is on the rise (due to lack of research), there are a few...
by Taylor Bennett | Sep 9, 2019 | Counseling News, Counseling Topics, Suicide Awareness
Suicide is a global crisis, as it is a leading cause of death worldwide among all ages every single year. If you’re feeling suicidal, your first course of action should be to seek professional help right away; call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline or find a...
by Taylor Bennett | Jun 14, 2019 | Counseling News, Suicide Prevention
Disheartening research from Nationwide Children’s Hospital confirms a large increase in suicide rates for females, especially young girls. Researchers examined suicide rates among kids and adolescents ages 10 to 19 from 1975 to 2016. They found that suicide rates...
by Taylor Bennett | Apr 18, 2019 | Alcohol, Counseling News, Depression, Drugs and Mental Health
New research found that middle aged US adults are experiencing rising feelings of despair, indicated by increases in depression, suicidal ideation, drug and alcohol abuse.A drop in US life expectancy was seen in 2016 and explained by an increase in deaths among...
by Dr. Ronica Branson | Sep 13, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Suicide Awareness
The loss of a loved one to suicide can hurt on a deeper level, often because of all the questions left unanswered. This type of loss can leave one feeling overwhelmed with guilt, wondering what they could have done differently and questioning everything they know to...
