Archive for the 'Suicide' Category

Suicide Hotline Numbers and Web Sites

Thursday, March 1st, 2007

A Center for Disease Control study states that 30,622 Americans took their own lives by suicide in 2001. Suicide affects every segment of American society. If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide or is feeling depressed, a call to a confidential suicide hotline can help. People call a suicide hotline to get [...]

Two Types of Suicide

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007

“And now, in keeping with Channel 40’s policy of always bringing you the latest in blood and guts, in living color, you’re about to see another first - an attempted suicide.”
These are the last words of Chris Hubbock, a news anchor who shot herself on air in 1970. Although it is sometimes [...]

7 Signs Someone May Be Suicidal

Saturday, February 17th, 2007

If you have a loved one or friend that you think may be suicidal it is imperative to recognize the warning signs of suicide. While each person is an individual and will exhibit signs of depression and suicidal thought in their own way, there are several warnings signs that you can watch for that may [...]