THE DEPRESSION – SUICIDE CONNECTION by Mazie Leftwich, PsyD, LCSW Emeritus Emotions and even physical pain can become unbearable to a depressed individual. it is estimated that about 60 percent of people who commit suicide have had a mood disorder (e.g., major depression, bipolar disorder, dysthymia). An often, an individual who kills themselves via suicide, […]
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THE WARNING SIGNS OF SUICIDE
September is National Awareness Month by Mazie Leftwich, PsyD, LCSW Emeritus It can be frightening if someone you love talks about suicide. It can be even more frightening if you find yourself thinking about dying or giving up on life. Not taking these kinds of thoughts seriously can have devastating outcomes, as suicide is most […]
REALITIES AND RISK FACTORS OF SUICIDE:
The Reality, The Risk Factors by Mazie Leftwich, PsyD, LCSW Emeritus Suicide is a desperate solution for overwhelming emotions and conditions experienced by an individual who has lost all hope. Suicide becomes the best answer for all their pain and the problems they are facing. And suicide’s horrific aftermath for the family and friends is […]