Leaving The Valley - Ep. 005 : What Does Treatment fo Suicide Look Like?

Ep. 005 : What Does Treatment fo Suicide Look Like?

05/07/20 • 37 min

There’s a connection between what treatment for suicide looks like and how far down “the ramp” you are. We’ll discuss the variety of options out there including counseling, medications, and hospitalization. We’ll also discuss what should be on a suicide safety plan and cover specific information for groups that are more vulnerable to thoughts of suicide.

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Ep. 004 : Suicide and Global Crisis

COVID-19 and the economic global crisis will likely lead to a rise in suicide attempts. Historically, suicide has increased during times of upheaval caused by economic instability or health epidemics. Kimi and Sam discuss how past historical crises can inform our understanding of COVID-19 and the current economic fallout, offer strategies to prepare us for the mental health challenges ahead, and provide targeted information for those groups most likely to become suicidal.

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Ep. 006 : Antidepressants and Suicidal Thoughts

Is there a pill you can take that will make your thoughts of suicide disappear? No. But are there medications that can help? Maybe. We’ll discuss if someone with thoughts of suicide should be on a drug, like an antidepressant, what the pros and cons are, what the benefits might be, and where to get psychiatric medicines.