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• SUICIDE RISK Assessment: 6 Steps to a Better Instrument

  
  Lancashire Care Library and Information Service — Authority: 145
  SUICIDE RISK Assessment: 6 Steps to a Better Instrument, Brenda Hermes, Kathy Deakin, Kathy Lee, Sherry Robinson. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing & Mental Health Services . Jun 2009. Vol. 47, Iss. 6; p. 44-50 Abstract: Recent research indicates that commonly used instruments to assess suicidal ...
  10 hours ago

• RUOK Day

  
  The Friggin Loon — Authority: 154
  Today in Australia is RUOK Day, a national day of action for suicide prevention. On this day people are encouraged to ask family members, friends and colleagues one simple question, “are you OK?”.  Please take time to ask this one question to someone you  know who is struggling to cope (it may save their life). ...
  11 hours ago

• Families of Military Suicides Seek White House Condolences

  
  Michael-In-Norfolk - - Coming Out In Mid Life — Authority: 150
  As one who lived through the Vietnam War era, I lost two friends - their family owned the summer home next to ours - who had served in the Army and came back home seriously disturbed emotionally by what they had experienced to the point that they took their own lives. A cousin also served as an Army Captain and ...
  2 days ago

• A Dangerous Myth

  
  Promoting Hope, Preventing Suicide — Authority: 93
  Is there an increase in suicide deaths during the holiday season? Its been clearly demonstrated that, no, suicides actually increase in other seasons (spring and fall). But, how many times have you read or heard that suicide increases around the holidays? The Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of ...
  3 days ago

• Megan Meier Saga Comes to an End

  
  ReputationDefender Blog — Authority: 472
  It would appear that the sad story of Megan Meier has finally come to an end. In July, we reported that a Federal judge had decided to reverse a jury’s decision and dismiss three charges of misdemeanor computer fraud against Lori Drew. Last Friday, Federal prosecutors decided not to appeal this decision , ...
  4 days ago

• Words of Wisdom Wednesday: Society, Suicide & Stigmas

  
  Blogs — Authority: 162
  This week, I had the honor of speaking with experts from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention , the organization behind November 21s National Survivors of Suicide Day. Read on for the interview and look for one more interview from a psychologist tomorrow on how you can help a loved one. Why is suicide ...
  1 week ago

• Army suicides

  
  Citizens Against Pro-Obama Media Bias — Authority: 150
  November 17, 2009Army suicides have increased from 197 last year to 211 so far this year.Since JanuaryTotal: 211Active duty: 140Reserve & National Guard: 782008Total: 197Active duty: 140Reserve & National Guard: 57Why suicides in soldiers who have never been deployed?Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen PETER ...
  1 week ago

• Military News Update

  
  The Republican Temple — Authority: 488
  The Marine Corps is getting a chance to put the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter to the test. Security preparations in western Iraq’s Al Anbar province are already underway for January’s national elections. The Army’s Vice Chief of Staff General Peter Chiarelli joined other Army leaders Tuesday for a roundtable on ...
  1 week ago

• To Write Love On Her Arms

  
  The Dead Pool — Authority: 116
  Taking a break from self-serving liver destruction, I’d like to point out that today is “To Write Love On Her Arms” Day. I know, I know. What in the bluest of fucks is that?Here’s the low-down from the Facebook event link:To Write Love on Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and [...]
  2 weeks ago

• Is humor ever not funny?

  
  Blogs — Authority: 162
  "The Office" has gotten a lot of attention over the past week or so for its Halloween episode , which showed boss Michael Scott in a noose, sharing a particularly poorly worded suicide prevention message. I was struck by how a similar image, also in the public sphere this past week, generated a different kind of ...
  2 weeks ago

• Fort Hood Military Base Highest Number of Stress-Related Problems; Resources for Military Families

  
  pacificEyeWitness.org — Authority: 146
  KANDAHAR PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN – NOVEMBER 01 2009: Afghan, Canadian and American troops carry a grievously wounded unidentified Afghan National Army soldier (ANA) to a waiting Medivac helicopter of the 82nd Airborne Combat Aviation Brigade November 1, 2009 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. The soldier, who later ...
  3 weeks ago

• Please Vote for Our Idea at Aviva Community Fund

  
  Julie Burtinshaw — Authority: 118
  Hi Everyone, I’m supporting an idea in the Aviva Community Fund , a competition that could result in positive change in communities across Canada. If the idea I’m supporting receives enough votes, it will have a chance at sharing in $500,000 of funding. I would really appreciate your help in pushing this idea to ...
  3 weeks ago

• What rates in different nations might tell us about suicide

  
  Blogs — Authority: 162
  What do you think - is homicide more common than suicide? Turns out, it depends on where you live. I received multiple e-mails about the tidbit in the New York Times "Freakonomics" blog last week on homicide and suicide rates worldwide. Japan, for example, has a very low homicide rate, but a very high suicide ...
  3 weeks ago

• Eminem and Lady GaGa to Perform at 2009 AMA’s

  
  D210 TV | Dallas Texas | Entertainment | Celebrity News and Events — Authority: 150
  Eminem and Lady GaGa reportedly have been added to the line-up of 2009 American Music Awards. If the rumor is true, the rapper and dance queen will take the stage of Los Angeles’ Nokia Theatre on November 22. Eminem is well known for his controversial lyrics. He recently dropped short verses which contained ...
  3 weeks ago

• Be Healthy: UBC THRIVE!

  
  Eastwood Zhao dot COM — Authority: 112
  THRIVE is happening during this coming week at UBC. It’s a week’s worth of events geared towards giving you a healthy and energised start to rainy November. Thanks to  Healthy Minds at UBC, there will be an attraction for every appetite — from a breakfast with Professor Toope to movies to workshops.I will be ...
  4 weeks ago

• Suicide, Facts, and Depression

  
  Wish Everyone Good Health. — Authority: 464
  Thoughts of suicide is most likely the worst type of depression. Suicide is ” The act or an instance of intentionally killing oneself.” (See Sources Below)Suicide is considered the highest level of depression, usually thoughts leading to death. This sign of depression was the 11th leading cause of death in the ...
  4 weeks ago

• President Obama kept his promise on PTSD

  
  Wounded Times — Authority: 151
  When President Obama was running for the office, he made a trip to the Montana National Guard to take a look at the program they came up with to address suicides. Keep in mind that while I track... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
  4 weeks ago

• Behavioral health versus mental health

  
  Promoting Hope, Preventing Suicide — Authority: 93
  The terms "behavioral health" and "mental health" are often used interchangeably. But, do they really mean the same thing? Ive made two short lists below as Ive tried to work out whats good, and not so good, about the term "behavioral health," and am very curious to hear what you think. Three things I like about ...
  4 weeks ago

• Depression Suicide: What to Do if a Loved One is Suicidal

  
  Wish Everyone Good Health. — Authority: 464
  Depression, characterized by erratic mood swings, loss of interest in hobbies and activities is a very serious emotional disorder affecting about 9.5 per cent of the nation. Needless to say, it is could be a lot more fatal if a depressed person is heading towards suicide.Therefore, here are some signs to know if your ...
  4 weeks ago

• VA, DoD Host National Mental Health Summit

  
  Wounded Times — Authority: 151
  VA, DoD Host National Mental Health SummitShinseki, Gates Address Unprecedented ForumWASHINGTON (Oct. 26, 2009) - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) andthe Department of Defense (DoD) are... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
  4 weeks ago

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