The Blomquist Hale Newsletter for the quarter has arrived. In this issue, you will find articles on:
Suicide Prevention: Why Talking About “It” Is Essential - Suicide touches all of us. Most of us have known or loved at least one person who took their life or who lives in the aftermath of losing a friend or family member to suicide. However, most of us feel very uncomfortable talking to someone about whether they are having thoughts about harming themselves.
Understanding Suicide - People who experience suicidal thoughts often don’t want to die but desperately want to escape unbearable suffering. A suicidal person can’t see any way out of their excruciating pain except through death. Despite their desire for the pain to stop, they are deeply conflicted about the act of suicide and wish there was an alternative. Most people who die by suicide talk about ending their lives prior to taking action. Thus, any mention of suicidal thoughts or plans should be taken seriously. Studies also show that hopelessness is a strong predictor of suicide. People who feel hopeless talk of unbearable feelings, a bleak future and having nothing to look forward to.
Help is Available - There is Hope! - Dial or text “988” for a 24/7 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The Three-digit, nationwide phone number will connect you directly to the prevention and crisis lifeline. For more information, please visit: www.988lifeline.org.