May 2013

Preventing Suicide Attempts in 4 Sessions: Is It Possible?

May 31, 2013

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In just four sessions, the Attempted Suicide Short Intervention Program aims to stop somebody who recently attempted suicide from making another attempt. This is quite an important goal, because a previous suicide attempt is the largest predictor of eventual suicide. Is it

The Most Dangerous Time: Suicide After Discharge from a Psychiatric Hospital

by Stacey Freedenthal, PhD, LCSW

May 30, 2013

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There are many characteristics that place a person at higher risk for suicide – depression, substance use, a prior suicide attempt, as examples. It is important for clinicians to know that an especially dangerous characteristic, one that exponentially increases the chances of suicide,

Coping with a Loved One’s Suicide

by Stacey Freedenthal, PhD, LCSW

May 29, 2013

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The grief, loss, and bewilderment following the suicide of a loved one can be overwhelming. Many reactions are common, ranging from everything from shock to anger to self blame to considering suicide for yourself. There are questions, so many questions. “Why?” “What

10 Reasons Teens Avoid Telling Parents about Suicidal Thoughts

by Stacey Freedenthal, PhD, LCSW

May 29, 2013

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Teenagers often tell me that they do not like to talk with their parents about their suicidal thoughts. Some teens do not tell their parents at all. There are many reasons why teens lock parents out. The biggest reason that teens give

The Military, Veterans, and Suicide

by Stacey Freedenthal, PhD, LCSW

May 27, 2013

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On today, Memorial Day, I sadly note the dramatic increase in suicides among troops and veterans over the last decade or so. In a recent article, the New York Times reported devastating statistics: In 2002, the suicide rate among soldiers was roughly

Do Antidepressants Cause Suicide?

by Stacey Freedenthal, PhD, LCSW

May 26, 2013

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Antidepressants and suicide are an odd combination. On the one hand, antidepressants reduce depression, which is a major cause of suicide. But – and this is an important “but” – there is also consistent evidence that, in a very small proportion of

Preventing Suicide Attempts in 4 Sessions: Is It Possible?

The Most Dangerous Time: Suicide After Discharge from a Psychiatric Hospital

Coping with a Loved One’s Suicide

10 Reasons Teens Avoid Telling Parents about Suicidal Thoughts

The Military, Veterans, and Suicide

Do Antidepressants Cause Suicide?

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