Self-Isolation Increases Suicide Risk
Covid-19 has affected our lives in more ways than we ever could have imagined. When coronavirus first came about, it is safe to say we all greatly underestimated the impact it would have on virtually every sector of daily life: employment, education, transportation,...
Hollywood: How Stars Have Fallen Due To Mental Health Issues
They say stars pass in three’s. It is an unfortunate common trend but when a celebrity passes away due to issues related to mental health, the public makes it as if a new phenomenon has come to light; in reality, this isn’t anything new. With deaths such as Heath...
Comedy Remedy Opens Discussions On Suicide
Counter-intuitive though it may seem, comedy and humor are often one of the best ways to address and deal with difficult topics like suicide. We all struggle to talk about suicide and thoughts of taking one’s own life, likely because of our general discomfort...
Grief and Loss By Suicide Part 2
By: Singingsocialworker Last week, there was a general overview of the unique effect that death by suicide has on the survivors. This week, we will discuss specific interventions that are designed to help survivors cope, and provide a sense of hope in order to move...