In Episode 26: Myth BUSTED: They’re Not “Really” Suicidal, we discuss how dangerous it is to be skeptical when someone mentions they’ve been suicidal. If you are wrong, the consequences can be deadly. It is true, though, people are more likely to give hints at thoughts of suicide rather than to directly threaten it. When people make comments about suicide, they are often not taken seriously. This is in spite of the fact that: Suicide is the …
In Episode 25: “Breakups & Suicide” we explore the connections between the end of a romantic relationship and suicide. Unfortunately, breakups are a common trigger for suicide. It doesn’t matter who you are, male or female, gay or straight–breakups are universally challenging. Women Are Often More Social People enter relationships for many different reasons. Research suggests that women particularly seek relationships for emotional intimacy and deep sharing of feelings. Furthermore, women are more likely …
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