Mental Health

Here are some things to consider doing. Some items may not be applicable to you.

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If you are considering suicide:

• Wait: Having suicidal thoughts is never a permanent condition — it usually means that you have more pain than you can cope with right now. Many of us have had suicidal thoughts.
• Promise not to do take action now — e.g., promise to wait 24 hours, or a week
• Put distance between your suicidal thoughts & any suicidal action
• Know that you are not alone: there are many people who care deeply about you and want to help you… don’t go it alone
• Know that your emotions are constantly changing — you WILL feel better
• Know that your absence would create grief & anguish in the lives of loved ones & friends
• Know that there are many things that you can still accomplish
• Know that there are sights, sounds & experiences in life that will delight & lift you
• Know that your ability to have pleasurable emotions is the same as your ability to have distressing emotions
• Don’t keep suicidal thoughts to yourself—e.g., share them (preferably face-to-face) with a family member, friend, therapist, counselor, teacher, coach, member of the clergy
  • If the first people you reach out to don’t seem to understand, talk to others – tell them exactly what you are telling yourself including the specifics of any suicide plans
  • If it’s too difficult to talk about, write down your thoughts and give to a person you trust
• Call a help line, e.g.:
  • in the U.S.: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800 784-2433)
  • in the U.K. and Ireland: the Samaritans at 116 123
  • Australia: Lifeline Australia at 13 11 14
  • in other countries: visit iasp.info or suicide.org to find a helpline in your country
• Put into your phone appropriate phone numbers to call for assistance when needed
• Avoid being alone
• Reach out to people who are supportive
• Avoid drugs and alcohol – they can make suicidal thoughts stronger
• Make your home, etc. safe – get rid of things you could use to hurt yourself, e.g., pills, knives, razors, firearms
• Plan ahead for having suicidal thoughts in the future, e.g., people to call
• Remember your personal goals, e.g., traveling somewhere, owning a pet, learning a new hobby or skill
• Build a support network – surround yourself with people who make you feel good about yourself, and, with positive influences. It is strongly recommended to encourage young adults who have suicidal tendencies to seek help from the experts at a residential treatment center in Phoenix.
• Find a therapist and/or support group like the Sorobey Psychology in Edmonton, e.g.:
  • SAMHSA Mental Health Services Locator
  • Psychology Today Therapist and Support Group Finder
  • American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Suicide Bereavement Support Group Finder
  • HelpPRO Suicide Prevention Therapist Finder
• Ask about appropriate medications
• Ask about eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy
• Ask about treatments like mental health retreat bali

If you know or see someone who you think might be considering suicide:

• Don’t leave the person alone
• Show that you care, through your words and actions
• Ask if they are considering hurting themselves
  • It’s widely accepted that this will not put the idea into their head, or make it more likely that they will attempt suicide
• When feasible, call (or ask someone to call) for help, e.g., 9-1-1
• Listen non-judgmentally
• Give reassurance
• Remove any objects that they could use to hurt themselves
• Call a help line, e.g. 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and follow their guidance
• Encourage them to get professional help

If danger for self-harm seems imminent:

• Call 9-1-1.

If you are under stress:

Also see the “If you are considering suicide” checklist above.

• Take deep some breaths
• Remember your goals. Prioritize them. Plan small steps towards your goals.
• Concentrate on doing the things that you feel have to be done
• Exercise regularly
• Take care of yourself
• Eat healthy
• Get enough sleep
• Take your medications as prescribed
• Make time for things you enjoy
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• Make a written daily schedule for yourself and try to stick to it
• Try to keep a regular routine
• Remember that you don’t have to do everything perfectly
• Make a list of the things you feel need to be done, then:
  • Prioritize the list
  • Delegate as many items as feasible to others
  • Concentrate on doing the things that you feel have to be done
  • Take action, even if small steps, towards completing things you feel you have to do
• Try to avoid getting frustrated by little things
• Consider massage therapy

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