CPR for Preventing Sucide

THE CPR FOR PREVENTING SUICIDE
Lisa Firestone, Huffinton Post, September 2, 2010 04:40 PM - Huffington Post
Lisa Firestone- Psychology Expert on Relationships, Parenting, Self-Destructive Thoughts and Suicide; Author, "Conquer Your Critical Voice".,

Keeping the subject of suicide in the dark can lead to lives lost that could have been saved, and to survivors ignored and left to deal with their complex emotions in isolation. So what actions can each of us take to help save a life? This month on PsychologyToday.com, I have outlined a list of directives for preventing suicide that include:

- Help identify people at risk early
- Recognize the warning signs
- Learn the Helper Tasks
- Don't let it be a taboo topic
- Don't glorify or glamorize suicide
- Support a comprehensive community response
- Restrict the means for suicide
- Reach out to survivors of loved ones lost to suicide

You can learn more about each of these preventative measures by watching "Understanding and Preventing Suicide" this September 9 at 11 a.m. PDT. I will be hosting this free one-hour webinar designed to help the public and professionals learn the warning signs of suicide as well as the helper tasks that can save a life. You can also read "Let's Put a Stop to Suicide" on PsychologyToday.com. 
For a comprehensive guide to preventing suicide visit PsychAlive's Suicide Prevention Advice page

Remember, if you or someone you know is in crisis or in need of immediate help call 1-800-273-TALK (8255). This is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a free hotline available 24 hours a day to anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis or who is worried about someone they love.

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