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In Ep. 068 : The Suicidal Thoughts Workbook w/ Dr. Kathryn Gordon, Part II, we discuss some of the different theories that provide the framework for Dr. Gordon’s book. The Suicidal Thoughts Workbook book uses sound, empirically proven cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) methods. In our podcast, we have frequently described the utility of CBT for treating depressive symptoms and for suicidal thoughts in particular. In today’s blog, we want to describe one of the underlying principles …

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There’s a big change affecting everyone in the US, but especially those who work in suicide and crisis intervention! The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has a new number (and a new name too– it’s now the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.) That number is 988. In episode 59 : We Call 988, we talk about the many reasons this is significant. A 3-digit number is a lot easier to remember than a 1-800 number, for example. …

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In episode 56: LGBTQ+ Youth & Suicide, Part II, we discuss how certain communities are doubly impacted for risk of suicide in the LGBTQ community. LGBTQ+ youth of color are at greater risk for suicide than their white peers. Additionally, youth from a lower socio-economic background are also at an elevated risk. Why is there greater risk for these groups? Historical Oppression Communities of color been heavily impacted by the effects of laws and systemic …

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In Episode 55: LGBTQ+ Youth & Suicide, Part I we discuss the elevated risk for suicide that many young LGBTQ+ individuals face. According to the Trevor Project in 2022 45% of LGBTQ youth seriously considered suicide.  Of that group, transgender and non-binary youth are “2 to 2.5 times more likely to experience depressive symptoms and seriously consider suicide than their LGBQ cisgender peers”. That is a staggering and significant finding. If you are a parent …

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