American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Thoughts on Getting Through Thanksgiving After Suicide

Christine A. Scheller | Posted 01.17.2012

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Christine A. Scheller

The association between my son's birthday and our most heartwarming holiday presents both challenges and opportunities for getting through what has become, for me, an emotionally-fraught month.

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Jamey Rodemeyer's Suicide Sheds Spotlight, Caution For Teens

AP | CAROLYN THOMPSON | Posted 11.29.2011

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BUFFALO, N.Y. — Taunted since grade school for hanging out with girls, 14-year-old Jamey Rodemeyer told his parents things were finally getting ...

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I've Already Been Left Behind And Life Is Good

Christine A. Scheller | Posted 07.23.2011

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Christine A. Scheller

Anyone who has lived through the death of a loved one by suicide knows it can be a daily challenge to remember that life is good. Team Life Is Good was created with suicide survivors in mind.

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Oregon State Senate Passes Bill Cracking Down On 'Suicide Kits'

AP | By TAMI ABDOLLAH | Posted 07.09.2011

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SALEM, Ore. -- Oregon senators voted Monday to impose a crackdown on companies that sell so-called "suicide kits," which contain hoods or other items ...

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Why Hasn't President Obama Changed His Policy on Writing Letters of Condolence ?

Michael Blumenfield, M.D. | Posted 05.25.2011

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Michael Blumenfield, M.D.

Part of the solution should be acknowledging that mental illness in the form of suicidal behavior can be brought about or exacerbated by the rigors of military service. When this results in the death of one of our soldiers, their loved ones deserve our sympathy and understanding.

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