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The Woman who Lived in a Tipi

May 4, 2013

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One night, a friend unexpectedly came to my house very late. Only after we had chatted for 15 minutes did she roll up her sleeve and show me why. Her wrist was bleeding. I rushed her to the hospital and struggled not…

Are You Thinking of Killing Yourself?

by Stacey Freedenthal, PhD, LCSW

April 15, 2013

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I cannot pretend to understand your situation. You are a stranger, first of all, and everybody’s story is unique. So I’ll refrain from the clichés: “It’ll get better.” “This too shall pass.” “You are a good person and deserve to live.” Those…

Will I Be Committed to a Mental Hospital if I Tell a Therapist about my Suicidal Thoughts?

by Stacey Freedenthal, PhD, LCSW

April 14, 2013

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You may be considering suicide and yet not want to tell a therapist, because you fear landing in a mental hospital. If you go to a therapist or psychiatrist and tell them you’re seriously thinking of killing yourself, that doesn’t necessarily mean…

Language about Suicide (Part 2): Who are Suicide Survivors?

by Stacey Freedenthal, PhD, LCSW

April 14, 2013

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UPDATE May 27, 2014: I have updated this post, to say that I no longer agree with the definitions below. Please see the post, “Wait, Who Is a Suicide Survivor Again?” I am leaving this post up because I’m told by bloggers…

Language about Suicide (Part 1): The Power of Words

by Stacey Freedenthal, PhD, LCSW

April 13, 2013

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Most people in the suicide prevention community are passionate about using language that does not stigmatize those who die by or attempt suicide, or their loved ones. Unfortunately, this language is different from the terms that ordinary folks commonly use. “Committed Suicide”…

If You Suspect a Friend or Loved One is Thinking of Suicide

by Stacey Freedenthal, PhD, LCSW

April 12, 2013

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You’re walking with your best friend and she steps into the street without looking, forcing a car to swerve around her. You say, “Oh my God, you almost got killed,” and she says, “It wouldn’t matter anyway if I were dead.” Your…

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The Woman who Lived in a Tipi

Are You Thinking of Killing Yourself?

Will I Be Committed to a Mental Hospital if I Tell a Therapist about my Suicidal Thoughts?

Language about Suicide (Part 2): Who are Suicide Survivors?

Language about Suicide (Part 1): The Power of Words

If You Suspect a Friend or Loved One is Thinking of Suicide

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