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We Should Be Talking About Suicide ? Here's How to Do It Correctly


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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
the Trans Lifeline
the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Suicide Awareness
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The American Psychological Association
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   Negativity   57.00%
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SOURCE: http://www.mtv.com/news/3118524/we-should-be-talking-about-suicide-heres-how-to-do-it-correctly/
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Summary

With more than 43 million American adults currently dealing with mental illness, the importance of how we talk about suicide has once again come to light in the wake of three highly publicized deaths, all within the span of a week: those of Sydney Aiello, a former student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida; a second, currently unnamed Parkland student; and Jeremy Richman, a 49-year-old father of a Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victim.All three deaths were reported on within the same week, but it’s not possible to know if there was a link between each incident beyond the fact that all three people were impacted by gun violence at some point in their lives. the exposure to inappropriate ways of talking about suicide or inappropriate depictions of suicide puts them at a higher risk for attempting suicide after that exposure.” For that reason, Trevor Project offers a variety of resources for young people who might be struggling with suicidal ideation, including both a phone and text hotline, as well as a chat service.Melissa McCormick, a licensed mental health counselor in Longwood, Florida, also told MTV News that people should avoid sharing specific details of how someone died. The American Psychological Association also provides resources and databases for those seeking professional help.“Young people should be able to talk about suicide,” Bright emphasized to MTV News.

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