This black-and-white thinking is actually a symptom of depression. It’s also a symptom of anxiety as well as other mental illnesses.

Originally posted June 8, 2018. You are sorely missed… You matter more than you think… There is always another way…. I guess you all know...

You are Not Alone. You Are Not to Blame. With Help, You Will Feel Better There is a widespread belief that suicide rates increase during the holidays. This belief is powerful — and frightening — especially if you are already struggling. But it is also not true . Research consistently shows that suicide rates do not rise during the holiday season. In fact, many people feel more supported during this time because of increased contact with family, friends, and community gathe

Today I’m participating in Cristi Motto Comes of Life Unadorned in her World Suicide Prevention Day Blog Event. I’m also participating in Kathy Benson’s Bereaved and Blessed’s Time Warp Tuesday theme, Learning. I wanted to honor Kathy and also to honor my friend, Cristi for their work in helping and bringing people together. In reflecting on suicide prevention, I turned to research exploring the internal emotional experience of those who struggle with suicidal thoughts — wha

There are no easy tips for coping with the tragedy of the loss the families in Sandy Hook, Connecticut are experiencing. It is normal to feel a lot of strong emotions: grief, anger, helplessness, loss, guilt. To feel strong emotion is to be normal. The northeast United States hasn’t recovered from the massive destruction of Hurricane Sandy. And yet another event brings epic grief to our area and our country. There are no easy fixes for all of these normal feelings, as the