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To Write Love On Her Arms
The Dead Pool —
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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 days ago -
Is humor ever not funny?
Blogs —
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"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 ...4 days ago -
Fort Hood Military Base Highest Number of Stress-Related Problems; Resources for Military Families
pacificEyeWitness.org —
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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 ...1 week ago -
Please Vote for Our Idea at Aviva Community Fund
Julie Burtinshaw —
Authority: 115
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 ...1 week ago -
What rates in different nations might tell us about suicide
Blogs —
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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 ...1 week ago -
Eminem and Lady GaGa to Perform at 2009 AMA’s
D210 TV | Dallas Texas | Entertainment | Celebrity News and Events —
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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 ...1 week ago -
Be Healthy: UBC THRIVE!
Eastwood Zhao dot COM —
Authority: 115
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 ...2 weeks ago -
Suicide, Facts, and Depression
Wish Everyone Good Health. —
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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 ...2 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! ]]2 weeks ago -
Behavioral health versus mental health
Promoting Hope, Preventing Suicide —
Authority: 396
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 ...2 weeks ago -
Depression Suicide: What to Do if a Loved One is Suicidal
Wish Everyone Good Health. —
Authority: 465
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 ...2 weeks ago -
VA, DoD Host National Mental Health Summit
Wounded Times —
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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! ]]2 weeks ago -
Overcoming Depression
Wish Everyone Good Health. —
Authority: 465
Identifying DepressionDepression, like most mental illness runs the continuum of severity. It can be mild or major. It can last from weeks to months. It can involve anxiety symptoms as well. Depression is primarily characterized by sadness and/or loss of pleasure in nearly all activities. Additionally, there may be ...3 weeks ago -
Suicide Prevention: 12 Universal Laws
Wish Everyone Good Health. —
Authority: 465
The Law of PermanenceSuicide is always a permanent solution to a temporary problem. Always. Even if it doesn?t look or feel temporary, it is. Also, you don?t get to come back. You don?t get to see how many people attend your funeral. It?s permanent.The Law of HopeThere is always hope, if you are alive. You [...]3 weeks ago -
Take Back The Bridge fundraiser for Crisis Clinic
Fremont Universe —
Authority: 469
An event starting at the Aurora Bridge tomorrow is hoping to bring awareness to suicide prevention and to raise money for the Crisis Clinic of King County. Take Back The Bridge is a project started by Seattle Firefighter, and Vine Christian Ministries Pastor, Heath Rainwater after he responded to the ...3 weeks ago -
America’s Big Secret
Promoting Hope, Preventing Suicide —
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Whats your secret? Thats the question Frank Warren is asking when he encourages people to contribute to PostSecret, an ongoing community art project in which, according to the blog for the project, people mail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a postcard. Last week, I went to hear him speak because I, ...3 weeks ago -
Sources of Online Suicide Help for People Suffering from Severe Depression
Wish Everyone Good Health. —
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There are Many Resources for Online Suicide HelpFirst of all, if you are currently having suicidal ideations please immediately call:1-800-SUICIDE (800-748-2433)This is the National Hopeline and you will be connected to a trained counselor in your local area that can help you.There are many sources of online suicide ...3 weeks ago -
Depression is Underdiagnosed in College Students
Wish Everyone Good Health. —
Authority: 465
Everyone feels down or blue once in awhile. Especially during difficult times, it?s normal to feel sad or discouraged. But when those feelings persist for two weeks or longer, it could be depression. It?s a common illness that affects an estimated 19 million Americans?that?s nearly one in ten! It?s also one of the ...3 weeks ago -
House Diagnosis Diary: Episode 6.01/6.02 – “Broken”
House is Right —
Authority: 128
[Photo: © 2009 FOX Broadcasting] Episode 6.01/6.02 – Broken Air Date: September 21, 2009 FOX has a wonderful page on the House site that gives us links to the various places where we can find out more about the diseases and disorders talked about on the show. House is very helpful in spreading ...4 weeks ago -
What are the suicide warning signs to remember?
Promoting Hope, Preventing Suicide —
Authority: 396
Several years ago, the American Association of Suicidology developed a mnemonic to aid in remembering the warning signs for suicide . Its quite a list, so a quick way of recalling the most important warning signs can be very beneficial. The mnemonic developed, IS PATH WARM? appears below, along with further detail ...4 weeks ago
