Many of us have one or more "risk factors" for developing depression, an associated sense of hopelessness and for suicidal thoughts and/or attempts.

The holiday season is upon us, which often adds to stressors, amplifies losses/grief, etc.

As Dr. Friedman points out in this video, we aren't putting the idea of suicide into anyone's head by mentioning suicide. We are, more likely, offering an opportunity for people to talk about their pain.


Jill Harkavy-Friedman, Ph.D. of the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention (www.afsp.org) speaks to the RSDSA (www.rsds.org) convention. 2014.


"Dr. Harkavy-Friedman discusses the importance of developing a tool kit for living with pain, a tool kit for strategies while in severe pain, and a safety plan. The video also talks about depression, warning signs to watch for to know if a person is a suicide risk, and what you can do."

https://youtu.be/ZKBY56SHSIU (Approx. 44 min. in length)


The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention site: www.afsp.org
Or call: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

The Pain Tool Kit, as explained in this video, is authored by Peter Moore.
More about the Pain Tool Kit (the booklet mentioned by Dr. Harkavy-Friedman) is available as a free download at: www.paintoolkit.org


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