Suicide
Suicide has been described as a permanent solution to a temporary problem. People can feel this way when their stressors outweigh their coping resources and they can't see things getting any better. If you are considering suicide, please click this link and read immediately:
If you are considering suicide
Reprinted with permission. Suicide: Read This First (http://www.metanoia.org/suicide) was written by Martha Ainsworth based on work by David Conroy, Ph.D.
If you need to speak with someone NOW, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
If you are STILL intent on killing yourself after reading this, then call 911 or if you are safe to do so, take yourself to the nearest emergency room for psychiatric evaluation for hospitalization.
Suicidal behavior should ALWAYS be taken seriously. If someone says something like "I might as well kill myself!", when upset, later ask them if they meant what they said or were very frustrated. Please click on this link if you have concerns about someone else being suicidal:
If you know someone who is or might be suicidal
The main scientific organization is The American Association of Suicidology. There is lots of information and links.
When suicide occurs, there are usually family and friends who are left in the wake. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has a brochure that is a good place to start
NIMH Suicide Information Suicide Survivors Support Groups
No Harm Contract
Copyright © 2008 - 2010. Michael Miller. All rights reserved.
Suicide has been described as a permanent solution to a temporary problem. People can feel this way when their stressors outweigh their coping resources and they can't see things getting any better. If you are considering suicide, please click this link and read immediately:
If you are considering suicide
Reprinted with permission. Suicide: Read This First (http://www.metanoia.org/suicide) was written by Martha Ainsworth based on work by David Conroy, Ph.D.
If you need to speak with someone NOW, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
If you are STILL intent on killing yourself after reading this, then call 911 or if you are safe to do so, take yourself to the nearest emergency room for psychiatric evaluation for hospitalization.
Suicidal behavior should ALWAYS be taken seriously. If someone says something like "I might as well kill myself!", when upset, later ask them if they meant what they said or were very frustrated. Please click on this link if you have concerns about someone else being suicidal:
If you know someone who is or might be suicidal
The main scientific organization is The American Association of Suicidology. There is lots of information and links.
When suicide occurs, there are usually family and friends who are left in the wake. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has a brochure that is a good place to start
NIMH Suicide Information Suicide Survivors Support Groups
No Harm Contract
Copyright © 2008 - 2010. Michael Miller. All rights reserved.
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Fax: (216) 520-5098
drmike@drmikemiller.com
6133 Rockside Rd.
Suite 207
Independence, OH 44131
20525 Center Ridge Rd. Suite 615
Rocky River, OH 44116
