Tag: suicide

Bipolar disorder: What is it?

Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder We’ve talked about depression which is an important concept when talking about bipolar disorder because Bipolar Disorder is characterized by mania or hypomania and severe depression. It used to be called manic-depressive illness. The symptoms of Bipolar I are called mania. The symptoms of Bipolar...
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Suicide Awareness

Suicide Awareness This is a very important post. Suicide is a huge public health crisis. I work with adults and adolescents who are suffering from depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and substance abuse. Everyday I work hard to help people see hope when they don’t feel they have any. This week...
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Suicide Crisis Numbers

If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, please call the National Suicide Hotline or 911.  They are both available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.  National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255  they also have a chat feature you can use.  Access it here. Spanish language National...
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