About.com Health: Suicide Awareness and Prevention

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Health From Maura Corrigan, your About.com Health Editor Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, part of suicide prevention week. As suicide is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, it's likely that we'll all be affected by it at some point in our lives. To help prevent this cause of nearly a million annual deaths, awareness and education are key. Find out how you may be able to help yourself or loved ones in times of need, including when and how to seek treatment for mental illness. Suicide Warning Signs If you or someone you know suffers from depression, it's very likely that suicidal thoughts will surface at some point. To prevent anyone's acting upon these thoughts, it's important to know the Risk Factors and Warning Signs of Suicide. How to Create a Suicide "Safety Plan" 10 Tips for Coping With Suicidal Thoughts Search Related Topics:  suicide risk factors  suicide warning signs  suicide prevention When Someone's Acting Suicidal When thoughts turn to talking about or actually acting suicidal, it's important to seek help as soon as possible. Don't delay. How To Help a Suicidal Person Facts About Youth and Suicide Whom To Call If You're Feeling Suicidal Search Related Topics:  suicide hotlines  helping a depressed friend  suicide Suicide Risk in the Sick and Elderly In addition to those with a mental illness, suicide risk increases in elderly populations, as well as in those who are sick or have a substance-abuse problem. The Link Between Suicide and Cancer Recognizing Symptoms of Depression in Dementia Alcoholics' Suicide Risk Increases With Age Search Related Topics:  suicide  cancer pain  depression If Suicide Has Affected You If you're grieving the loss of someone due to suicide or another unexpected death, remember that you're not alone. There are plenty of caring people and resources to help. Grief Support Groups and Resources 10 Ways to Offer Your Support Following a Death The Difference Between Grief and Depression Search Related Topics:  grief support  grief  mourning Related Searches Health Facts Health Resources Health Articles Geriatric Health Sports and Health Featured Articles How To Quit Smoking Naturally Prevent and Treat Sports Concussions IVF and the Two Week Wait Does Insomnnia Go Away? Why Older Adults and the Elderly Need Flu Shots How to Use a Neti Pot   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement