If someone tells you that they are going to kill themselves, do not leave them alone. Do not promise that you will keep their suicidal thoughts a secret—tell a trusted friend, family member, or other trusted adult.

Maybe this is not the first time you’ve had thoughts about how you’re going to kill yourself. You can become stuck in a cycle of thinking about your plan, death, and suicide—and this is a painful and …

You can survive suicidal feelings if you do either of two things: (1) find a way to reduce your pain, or (2) find a way to increase your coping resources. Both are possible.

What are common ways to commit suicide? Though you may not be able to control some of the means of suicide, you should be aware of them. Some of these means are listed below. Chemicals: …

Will you stop me killing myself? We hope that, through talking to us, you’ll get to a place where you see your situation in a different light. If you are not a child or adult at risk, we respect your freedom to …

In the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, suicides by hanging are classified under the code X70: "Intentional self-harm by hanging, strangulation, and …

How do survivors usually feel after a suicide attempt? The emotions that follow a suicide attempt can vary widely—from relief and hopefulness to sadness, anger, or regret.

How Not to Kill Yourself: A Portrait of the Suicidal Mind is a 2023 memoir by philosopher Clancy Martin, published by Pantheon Books, which is a subsidiary of Penguin Random House. The memoir …

2 days ago · Israel is grappling with a dramatic increase in post-traumatic stress disorder and suicide among its troops after its two-year assault on Gaza, precipitated by the October 7, 2023, Hamas …

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