Best Practices for Success

When a family member dies of natural causes there is a time period of grieving that takes place. When someone dies by suicide, their loved ones are grieving and are left with questions like “How could this have happened?” Processing the grief, loss and guilt is necessary. Showing up and supporting those who are grieving, is important and very valuable for their healing.

If you are feeling overwhelmed by thoughts of not wanting to live or having urges to attempt to end your life, get help now. The services are free and confidential. During the upcoming holidays, we should be aware that suicides increase. Checking on others that might not have family relationships is important.

Globally, there are over 720k people who die of suicide every year. It is the second leading cause of death among people ages 10-14 and 20-34. The majority of suicides are males and poisoning is among the most common means worldwide.

What is happening that our children are wanting to die?
What is the source of so much unhappiness. This is a difficult subject to discuss but we must remove the stigma and start talking and find solutions to this silent epidemic.

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