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SUICIDETHE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM

An obvious truth that is either ignored or going unaddressed. An obvious problem or risk no one wants to discuss.

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“The suffering of suicide is private and inexpressible,

leaving family members, friends and colleagues to deal with an almost unfathomable kind of loss as well as guilt. Suicide carries in its afterm

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What I learned about suicide

through 4 yrs of medical school, 11 yrs of postgraduate education and research, 31 yrs of medical practice and many CME cours

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Nothing

STIGMA

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SUICIDE IS THE SAME AS FOR ONE WTERRY WISE

AMBIVALENCE AN OPPORTUNITY TO SAVE A LIFE

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RISK FACTORS FOR SUICIDEMental disorders

Previous suicide attemptSubstance abuse

Access to lethal means

Environmental factorsFamily history of suicide or attemptEnvironmental conditions and pain

WARNING SIGNS FOR SUICIDE

Suicidal ideationMaking a plan and looking for ways

Feeling trapped, hopeless, desperate, humiliated

Anxiety and panic attackInsomnia and Nightmares

Agitation

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WHAT TO DO IF SOMEONE IS AT RISK FOR SUICIDE

Take it seriouslyAsk questions without being judgmental

Encourage professional help

Take actionCrisis Management

Follow up

Safety Planning

NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE1-800-273-TALK(8255)

With help comes hope

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Suicide Prevention Action Network of IdahoOrigin

Activities and accomplishmentsspanidaho.org

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REFERENCESWhy People Die by Suicide by Thomas Joiner

Myths About Suicide by Thomas Joiner

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

[afsp.org]AMERICAN Association of Suicidology[suicidology.org]

Suicide Prevention Action Network of Idaho[spanidaho.org

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline[suicidepreventionlifelne.org]