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Understanding Suicide Prevention|Finding Hope and Support

Suicide is a deeply concerning issue that affects individuals, families, and communities around the world. It’s a complex and sensitive topic, but one that demands our attention, understanding, and action. In recent years, efforts to prevent suicide have gained momentum, with organizations, governments, and communities working together to provide support, raise awareness, and offer resources […]

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Sometimes I Lose My Will to Live

Depression, Hope, Suicide / Staff Writer

Sometimes I lose my will to live. What can I do? You are not alone in dealing with feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, and a loss of will to live. Many of us have been right where you are. First of all, it is important to seek help and take action. Various things can contribute to

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Suicide Survival – The Ones Left Behind | Dr. Victoria Smithers

Suicide / Dr. Victoria Smithers

The Ones Left Behind The suicide rates have skyrocketed in the last year. Rates of suicide in the US have increased by 30% since 1999. The current suicide rate among teens during the COVID 19 pandemic is difficult to estimate. The age-adjusted suicide rate in 2018 was 14.2 per 100,000. The National Center for Health

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Suicide Epidemic in America Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

Suicide / Dr. Victoria Smithers

The Real Epidemic in America National Suicide Prevention Line 1-800-273-8255 I am overwhelmed by the number of patients coming in to my office to seek care for addiction, anxiety and depression. The suicide rate has sky rocketed. The coronavirus pandemic has hit our country in ways we have not even begun to understand. We are

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