November 2018 archive

Changing the language around suicide.

There appears to be a meaningful change in how we talk about suicide and mental health. So, I was more than a little surprised to see a video news report from a regional TV network that used the term “committed” suicide. I emailed them and suggested, as do most individuals and organisations involved in suicide …

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I know how you feel ?

How often do we hear or say those words, “I know how you feel” when speaking to someone about a life challenge they or we are currently dealing with? It could be the loss of a loved one, a job, a relationship or any number of life events. Used in the correct context those words …

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