Life is hard. Regardless of who you are or where you are from, everyone is bound to face different circumstances that’ll make life difficult. And when someone is not surrounded with the support they need, dealing with these difficulties can take a toll on one’s mental health. For some, these psychological pressures can push them to the brink, leading them to commit suicide.
As a provider of behavioral health care in Glen Burnie, Maryland, we would like to open the discussion regarding suicide. While suicide is such a sensitive topic, these sensitivities should not be a reason to avoid talking about suicide altogether. Suicide is a big problem, but it is not something that can’t be avoided.
Talking about and understanding the realities of suicide is the first step to recognizing the signs that someone needs help. This way, we can help people at risk get the mental health and primary care services they need. Mental health professionals have noted the following clear indications that someone is at risk of committing suicide:
- Talking about wanting to commit suicide
- Finding ways or researching ways to take their own life
- Distancing from friends, family, and society as a whole
- Overwhelming feelings of hopelessness
- Committing self-destructive behavior
- Saying goodbye to people as though they are leaving forever
- Settling some unfinished business
If someone you know is exhibiting the following symptoms, stay close and let them know that you are available and willing to help. Listen to them and let them know that you care. Encourage them to get professional help from Arise and Shine Health Center, our clinic specializing in behavioral health in Maryland. Call us at 443-209-7100 to book an appointment. Let’s get through life together!
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