Psychological Pain Explained Intense psychological pain (referred to as psychache) is a commonality across all theories about youth and suicide. Common sources of psychological pain can be relationships and self-esteem or identity. “Parents should watch for excessive shame, guilt, loneliness, humiliation, or angst,” says Dr. Jessica Tomasula, licensed pediatric psychologist and manager of behavioral health services […]
Self-Harm and suicide can be tough topics for many people to wrap their minds around, and just thinking about them can also bring up a lot of emotions and triggers for people with post-traumatic stress disorder. Suicide is now the second most common cause of death among young people between ages 10-24. Yes, You Should […]
Fast Facts Nearly 1 in 5 American adults will have a diagnosable mental health condition in any given year. About 46% of Americans will meet the criteria for a diagnosable mental health condition at some point during their lives. Anxiety and depression are the most common mental health conditions in the U.S. Only 4 out […]
Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. In fact, suicide is often the result of an untreated mental health condition. In 2016 alone, nearly 45,000 individuals died by suicide, leaving behind their friends and family members to navigate the tragedy of loss. Suicide Risk Factors Risk […]
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