Depression and Suicide
If you're thinking of committing suicide, please visit this web site. Anonymous help, by email, is available. Please give it a chance.
Older Adults: Depression and Suicide Facts
"Depression, one of the most common conditions associated with suicide in older adults,1 is a widely underrecognized and undertreated medical illness. In fact, several studies have found that many older adults who die by suicide—up to 75 percent—have visited a primary care physician within a month of their suicide.2 These findings point to the urgency of improving detection and treatment of depression as a means of reducing suicide risk among older persons."
National Institute of Mental Health
Depression, Suicide, & Mental Health Links
"Most of these sites were created by caring and creative people who have suffered from depression and are now living happy and treated lives. These sites were made just for You - to help you get the knowledge, support and treatment you need to feel happy and alive again."
Melody Clark, Meadow Lark Press
A Rest Stop from Depression and Thoughts of Suicide
"These articles will help you better understand your depression and thoughts of suicide. Depression knows no bounds of gender, age, geography, race or religion; nor does Have a Heart's Home." "If you suffer major (clinical) or manic depression and have strong suicidal urges, please seek the help of a professional therapist!"
Have a Heart
"The number one cause of suicide is untreated depression. A depressive disorder is an illness that involves the whole body, mood, and thoughts. It affects the way a person feels about oneself and the way one thinks about things. The taking of ones own life tragically demonstrates the terrible psychological pain experienced by a person who has lost all hope — a person who is no longer able to cope with day to day activities – a person who feels there is no solution to their problem — a person who wants to end the pain by ending their own life.
"Much of this kind of suffering is unnecessary. Depression is treatable and as a result, suicide is preventable. Love yourself or a friend enough not to keep thoughts of suicide a secret. If you or a friend are thinking of ending the pain by ending your life, this is not a secret to keep. Talk to your family, friends or other special people in your life. They can help you find solutions to your problems and to see ways to cope with your pain without ending your life.
"Help is just a phone call away: 1.800.SUICIDE (784-2433—the National Hopeline Network)."
Kristin Brooks Hope Center
