Suicide Prevention: Knowing When & Where to Get Help
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By Wendy Rice, Psy.D. Licensed Psychologist
Believe it or not, suicidal thoughts are frequent visitors to therapy sessions. At Rice Psychology in Tampa, we recognize that these thoughts typically arise when life’s stressors become too overwhelming for a person’s coping abilities. Some clients express thoughts of not wanting to be alive, thinking their family would be better off without them or having no hope for improvement in their life. While some of these statements may be vague, it is our duty to take the necessary steps to keep the person safe.
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, suicide is the...
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