0102 Suicide Signs and Prevention with Karen Letofsky

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Suicide is a growing problem and cause of death. Unfortunately, some of the signs of suicidal behaviors are delicate and hard to detect until it’s too late and if you can detect the signs you need to know how to prevent someone.
So to help you out we invited in today’s video, Karen Letofsky, Canada's foremost expert on suicide prevention, who discussed various topics related to Suicide Signs and Prevention for 45 minutes. Get the highlights and learn what you must know about this tragic, complex topic to see it coming in time to find help.
Suicidal warning signs should be taken very seriously. There are some signs that are obvious, such as talking about suicide and dying, but others are much more subtle and can be easily missed. It is important to know the signs, especially for those who have risk factors for suicide. Early detection of warning signs can lead to professional help and mental health treatment and can even save a life.
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LINKS AND NOTES
September 10: World Suicide Prevention Day
US National Suicide Hotline [phone]
Canada National Suicide Hotline [phone]
Suicide Prevention Resources: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
HEADLINES
3:04 The Biggest Surprise to Me In This Interview
5:55 The Wrong Way to Think About Suicide
6:52 Risk Factors vs. Warning Signs For Suicide
8:42 Behaviors and Changes in Behavior We Should Be Aware For
11:20 What to Do If You See Possible Signs
13:07 When It's Time to "Pull Rank" As a Parent
16:04 The Role of Siblings
17:55 The Language of Depression
21:02 Engagement and Play With Our Kids
24:00 Intervention vs. Preve