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 Taylor Bennett | Sep 14, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Suicide Awareness
Over the past 20 years, suicide has increased by 25% globally and amongst all ages. This leaves many wondering why? While we don’t have a sure answer (due to lack of research) there are a few significant factors that likely play a role: stigma, misdiagnosis, and a...
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 and usually 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...
by Taylor Bennett | Sep 12, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Suicide Awareness
If your teen confides in you about suicidal thoughts or feelings, validate their emotional pain, show that you take them seriously, and ask them important (yet non-threatening) questions about it. You should also assure them that you’re on their side—let them know you...
