What is Really Considered a Suicidal Thought?

#1-800-273-TALK-[8255] #NationalSuicidePreventionLifeline #Suicide Prevention #Dr. Tracey Marks

We tend to characterize suicidal thoughts in two ways. Active and passive. Active suicidal thinking is when you think through a plan. You may not actually make the plan, but you’re thinking about options in your head. But of course you can start to execute the plan.

Self-harm can also be mistaken for suicidality. Sometimes it is the intention, but many times people will cut themselves to relieve tension for feel real. Some people may even take overdoses of pills as a way to get help, to show people they are hurting and need help. One thing you can do is develop a suicide safety plan. This is something that’s best done with the help of your doctor or therapist. But if you don’t have one, you can still think through this yourself. The safety plan is a list of coping strategies and sources of support that you can have in place to use when you feel suicidal. Here is a 6-step safety plan based on research studies and I have references in the description. You want to write down these steps and I’ll have link to a template that you can download from my website. Step one - identify warning signs. Step two - write down coping strategies. Step 3 - identify social contacts or settings that can distract you from the crisis. Step 4 - engage friends or family members. You want to list 3 or more people in order of priority, with the first person on the list being the most supportive of you. Step 5 - contact a professional or an agency. Step 6 - make your environment safe. The last thing is to ask yourself What’s one thing currently in your life that is important enough for me to stay alive. Write this one thing down on your list so you can keep yourself focused on the big reason you are going to implement this plan. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK [8255] You can download the Safety Plan Template here: http://markspsychiatry.com/suicde-saf.... The safety plan app is MY3 downloaded from Itunes or Google Play. References Stanley, B. & Brown, G. (2011) Safety planning intervention: A brief intervention to mitigate suicide risk. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 19(2), 256-264.

Comments

Ronan Farrow describes how his Harvey Weinstein reporting unfolded | Nightline

#Nightline #RonanFarrow #MeTooMovement #HarveyWeinstein #MattLauer Farrow talks about obtaining a recording from alleged Weinstein victim Ambra Gutierrez. His NBC producer Rich McHugh predicted the tape would be “the beginning of the end” for Weinstein. WATCH NIGHTLINE EPISODES: https://abc.go.com/shows/nightline ALSO AVAILABLE ON HULU: https://hulu.tv/2wSmSrZ

Brené Brown: The Call to Courage

#BrenéBrown #TheCalltoCourage #Vulnerability #Shame #Empathy #Netflix I've relied pretty heavily on Brené Brown's TEDx Houston Talk "The Power of Vulnerability" to get me through the day-to-day. Her video psyched me up before job interviews, reassured me when I failed, and calmed me when I felt overwhelmed with anxiety. I don't think I'm alone in my respect for Brown — her address is one of the top five most viewed TED Talks ever, with 38 million. She has become a go-to source on the study of shame, empathy, vulnerability, and (of course) courage, the focus of her Netflix special. The special, filmed in front of a live audience, is a recording of an hour-long speech she gave in Royce Hall at UCLA. She discusses the relationship between courage and vulnerability, plus the journey she's taken since the overwhelming success of her 2010 TED Talk. Of course, viewers familiar with Brown's public speaking and bestselling books can ex...

How to deal with holiday stress: The psychology behind why family time can turn adults into moody teens again

#holidaystress #family #copingmechanism #conflict #Psychology #Triple5LightTherapy #Couplestherapy #BlackMaleTherapist No matter how far away from home we travel, most of us can’t escape our familial history — and the memories that come with it. Along with shopping, gift-wrapping, and cookie baking, I’m prepping for the holidays by accepting that family stress may get the best of me. While I haven’t lived at home for over 20 years, conflict around heated topics like politics can make me feel like a misunderstood teen again. Listening calmly and objectively to my parents becomes harder and harder, and I interrupt more. Once, I even rolled my eyes at my mom like a pouty adolescent. My behavior, however, isn’t meant to be disrespectful or cruel, even though it might look that way. It’s actually a normal coping mechanism known as regression. As a psychologist, I’ve heard hundreds of family tales similar to mine. For many of us, reuniting with loved ones during t...

Prepare to Quit : Explore Your Quit Smoking Options

#Cravings #HealthNews #Nicotine #NicotineWithdrawal #QuitSmoking #Smokefree Quitting is hard. But quitting can be a bit easier if you have a plan. When you think you’re ready to quit, here are a few simple steps you can take to put your plan into action. Know Why You’re Quitting Before you actually quit, it’s important to know why you’re doing it. Do you want to be healthier? Save money? Keep your family safe? If you’re not sure, ask yourself these questions: What do I dislike about smoking? What do I miss out on when I smoke? How is smoking affecting my health? What will happen to me and my family if I keep smoking? How will my life get better when I quit? Still not sure? Different people have different reasons for quitting smoking. Learn How to Handle Your Triggers and Cravings Triggers are specific persons, places, or activities that make you feel like smoking. Knowing your smoking triggers can help you learn to deal with them. Cravings are short but intense...

Triple5Light Therapy

Search This Blog