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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY SEPTEMBER 23,2019 PAGE 15
VOUARE -
NOT
ALONE
Suicide: an
uncomfortable topic
continued from page 14
However, no single determinant, make someone suicidal. Talking
including mental illness, is enough about suicide is the first step to
on its own to cause suicide. Rather, prevention. Warning signs of suicide
suicide typically results from the could include giving away
interaction of many factors. For possessions, saying goodbye,
example: bullying, relationship researching suicide methods, or
breakdowns, financial hardship, talking about being a burden to
deteriorating physical health, a others.
major loss, mental illness, or a lack Don't be afraid to ask someone
of social support. directly if they are thinking about
The Centre for Suicide Prevention suicide. It can be a relief for them to
describes a suicidal person as, be honest and feel understood. If
"feeling so much pain that they can you're worried about someone, one
see no other option. They feel that of the best things you can do is
they are a burden to others, and in allow them to talk openly without
desperation see death as a way to judgment.
escape their overwhelming pain and Attempting to get information
anguish. The suicidal state of mind about someone's state of mind is not
has been described as constricted, intruding; it's the loving and
filled with a sense of self-hatred, appropriate thing to do.
rejection, and hopelessness." There is still a lot of work to be
Suicide is preventable, and done, but thankfully, we are
according to Alberta Heath, talking becoming more enlightened and
or asking about suicide will not open to talk to others about this very
important topic. Public School Division
Get answers. Get help.
One phone number to access local community health & social services information.
Call2-1-1.
24 Hours a Day.
7 Days a Week.
We Listen. We Connect.
To speak directly with an information
specialist dial 2-1-1.
Or visit www.ab.211.ca.
Are you searching for help for: We can help you find:
• an addiction • settlement information for • basic needs (food, clothing, • counselling
• finding childcare immigrants shelter and financial support) • health care
• feeling depressed • an unhealthy relationship • employment resources • transportation supports
• financial concerns • where to volunteer • parenting support • and MUCH more ...
~~
Hinton, Edson and ® ~
...... Hi,_ ........
Yellowhead County ~ TON Edson Ve/Towhead
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We Listen. We Connect. ..lcouno/
VOUARE -
NOT
ALONE
Suicide: an
uncomfortable topic
continued from page 14
However, no single determinant, make someone suicidal. Talking
including mental illness, is enough about suicide is the first step to
on its own to cause suicide. Rather, prevention. Warning signs of suicide
suicide typically results from the could include giving away
interaction of many factors. For possessions, saying goodbye,
example: bullying, relationship researching suicide methods, or
breakdowns, financial hardship, talking about being a burden to
deteriorating physical health, a others.
major loss, mental illness, or a lack Don't be afraid to ask someone
of social support. directly if they are thinking about
The Centre for Suicide Prevention suicide. It can be a relief for them to
describes a suicidal person as, be honest and feel understood. If
"feeling so much pain that they can you're worried about someone, one
see no other option. They feel that of the best things you can do is
they are a burden to others, and in allow them to talk openly without
desperation see death as a way to judgment.
escape their overwhelming pain and Attempting to get information
anguish. The suicidal state of mind about someone's state of mind is not
has been described as constricted, intruding; it's the loving and
filled with a sense of self-hatred, appropriate thing to do.
rejection, and hopelessness." There is still a lot of work to be
Suicide is preventable, and done, but thankfully, we are
according to Alberta Heath, talking becoming more enlightened and
or asking about suicide will not open to talk to others about this very
important topic. Public School Division
Get answers. Get help.
One phone number to access local community health & social services information.
Call2-1-1.
24 Hours a Day.
7 Days a Week.
We Listen. We Connect.
To speak directly with an information
specialist dial 2-1-1.
Or visit www.ab.211.ca.
Are you searching for help for: We can help you find:
• an addiction • settlement information for • basic needs (food, clothing, • counselling
• finding childcare immigrants shelter and financial support) • health care
• feeling depressed • an unhealthy relationship • employment resources • transportation supports
• financial concerns • where to volunteer • parenting support • and MUCH more ...
~~
Hinton, Edson and ® ~
...... Hi,_ ........
Yellowhead County ~ TON Edson Ve/Towhead
N
We Listen. We Connect. ..lcouno/
