Personally, I joined the community of survivors in the 70's when my father died by suicide. Conversations have come a long way since then, but we still have a very long way to go! https://afsp.org/ive-lost-someone/
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Has #research been done, or is it being done about #suicide and #suicideprevention ? YES and we know some GREAT information that saves lives!
A safety plan is an important tool, that you create when you are in a good place, a safe place, a better state of mind - that is what you will do if and when you are thinking about harming yourself or taking your life. #suicideprevention #safetyfirst #safetyplan It's YOUR plan, for YOU
Is #suicideprevention different for #veterans - yes and there are resources that let them speak in confidence to people who understand the experience of war, conflict, and serving. And the do NOT need to be enrolled in benefits to access the care and support they need. #988 and press 1 and or TEXT 838255
Have you heard this word used? Do you know the truth and how to address it? #myth #suicideprevention #resources #nearsighted #alltheismsincluded
Yes #suicideprevention includes talking to your kids and teens, just like you discuss other health issues. And teaching them where to find and access #resources. It's important for parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles to know more, and know risk factors and signs too. Here is the link I mentioned: https://afsp.org/teens-and-suicide-what-parents-should-know/
Have you heard this myth? And did you know about the solutions? Or the #resources? #suicideprevention #housing #food #sleep #income #myth #fact #211 #988
Can we have a moment, to be a little more personal? Let me tell you about when my dad died and what we know now that we all didn't know then. Okay? #suicideprevention #988 #griefjourney #newnormal
People often are wanting to know, how can I be enough, or how can I help/fix someone else. And the truth is similar to an airplane emergency, you need to put your mask on first.
Take the time to get really clear on what you need to heal, what you really want to do; and lay down all of the lower vibrations of guilt, shame, should and could have. Make your present and your future about a fully healed you, and become that ripple that heals the generations in your family. We have decades of research on the importance of sleep, and with the association of lack of quality sleep and your higher risk of developing Alzheimer's. It's so important in fact that if you want to stay independent longer in life, meaning in your own home, unassisted; then you really must focus on sleep quality. It will help keep your mind sharper, but also your physical body healthier. Did you know that while many people still think of Alzheimer's as a disease of old age, science is now showing us that it is a lifestyle disease. Lack of quality sleep can affect the risk of developing Alzheimer's by more than 30%, and the good news is you can make sleep a priority and make changes now. Sleep disorders also contribute to complications, and the data tells us that as many as 70 million Americans experience some type of sleep disorder. And that can be associated with mental health disorders like anxiety disorders, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and ADD/ADHD. Make sure you have a bedtime, get a solid 7-9 hours of sleep each night, and that your bedroom is free of interruptions. |