Almost 45,000 Americans commit suicide each year, and the number is rising. It is the tenth leading cause of death in the U.S.
The question is why this is happening. We examine the causes of this growing phenomenon, and more importantly, we also focus on how to prevent this tragedy from occurring.
What are the symptoms one can watch out for?
This issue is a difficult one, and it affects all of us in one way or the other. Our hope is that the information you hear can help you, or those you know, better deal with personal issues and prevent the ultimate solution. There is help so please find it.
Joining host Dennis McCuistion are:
- Kevin Gilliland, PsyD, Director of 1 360 Innovation and
- Lynda Williams, LPC, a volunteer with the Suicide and crisis Center of North Texas.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
American Association of Suicidology (AAS): www.suicidology.org
Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas: www.sccenter.org, crisis line: 214-828-1000
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Some reference materials for individuals:
- “Dying to Be Free”, Beverly Cobain and Jean Larch
- “Suicide The Forever Decision”, Paul G Quinnett
- “Understanding Your Suicide Grief”, Alan D.Wolfelt, PhD
- “My Son…My Son…”, Iris Bolton with Curtis Mitchell
- “Night Falls Fast, Understanding Suicide”, Kay Redfield Jamison
- “Suicide and the Inner Voice”, Robert W. Firestone
And once again we are honored to be underwritten by The Hatton W. Sumner’s Foundation, Inc. The McCuistion Program, a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization does not receive any KERA pledge dollars, PBS funds or government grants. The funding which has kept us on the air for 28 years comes from grantors and viewers just like you. So thank you for your continued support.
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We appreciate you,
Niki McCuistion, CSP
Co-founder/ Executive Producer
Certified Speaker, Coach, Consultant in
Transforming Organizational Culture…
Aligning Purpose, Performance and People
niki@perspectivesmatter.com
(214) 394-6794
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