Celebrities Reflect On Coping Skills Following Mindy McCready’s Suicide

The Loss of Mindy McCready The world lost a beautiful, talented woman on February 17, 2013. This is the day on which country singer Mindy McCready tragically died at her own hand. The suicide took place just a month after her boyfriend had killed himself, as well as in the exact same location and with a similar weapon. Prior to her death, McCready had been grieving her recently deceased boyfriend, but in increasing...

Signs of Suicidal Behavior

When you are concerned about a loved one with depression or odd behavior, you need to recognize the potential signs of suicidal behavior. Suicide impacts the whole family and the friends of the person involved, not just the individual. By recognizing the signs, you can get appropriate help to manage the situation before it gets out of control or your loved one takes action on suicidal thoughts. Depression and Mood...

Taking Measures to Get Help Before Suicide

Feeling depressed, sad or upset can come at any time during life. Triggers range from hormonal changes to grief at the loss of a loved one. Although the challenges of life can make it seem difficult to continue moving forward, it is possible to get help and reduce the feeling that suicide is the right answer. Talk About the Feelings Suicide is not the answer to grief, pain or other tremulous emotions. Talking about...

Don’t Take Your Life — Take Your Life Back with Suicide Prevention Help

Life is filled with ebbs and flows, joys and disappointments and delightful or tragic events. Depending on your perspective and frame of mind, the negative aspects of life can feel overwhelming to the point where you may find yourself asking the question “Is it all really worth it?” When you have come to the point of asking this question with potentially frightening answers, you know it is time to reach out with...

Sharing Hope Through Experience

There are a lot of people you can talk to: family members, friends, medical professionals, counselors and teachers. By opening up about your thoughts you might make great connections, receive loving support and be given encouragement. But one of the most important conversations you can have is with someone who has gone through suicidal thoughts or attempts themselves. Their perspective is unlike any other and...