Suicide

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What is Suicide?

Suicide is the act of killing oneself and it is most often a result of depression or other mental illness.  Learn more at the American Psychological Association.

What are the Warning Signs?

Some warning signs of suicide include (learn more from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention):

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Warning signs of suicide http://www.wmspi.org/

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These steps can save a life http://www.philhaven.org/Corporate/Education/QPRSuicidePreventionTraining.aspx

Question. Persuade. Refer. The QPR Training Program is an hour-long training session which provides the resources to aid in preventing suicide. Anyone is able to participate to in the QPR training and anyone is able to help those in need with these three steps.

 

 

Call the National Prevention Lifeline which is a 24/7 free and confidential support resource.

Find a local psychologist is a tool which finds psychologists based on your needs and location.