Suicide Prevention: We Need to Talk About It. But How?
There is often a debate about whether discussing death by suicide, by parents, educators, and in the media – increases the risk or, on the contrary, reduces it and even saves lives. In the past, talking about death by suicide was almost a taboo. The assumption was that the very act of talking about it […]
The Pendulum Swing Between Hope and Despair
In these times of sharp shifts between hope and despair, we experience brief moments of optimism from media reports, which are immediately replaced by feelings of despair, stress, and stagnation. Unfortunately, Israeli citizens have had to get used to this cycle over the past year and three months, but it’s important to understand the effect […]
Suicide Prevention: A Guide to Providing Psychological First Aid
Suicide Prevention: A Guide to Providing Psychological First Aid Every 40 seconds, someone in the world dies by suicide. For every one of those deaths, 41 people are left behind, shattered and searching for meaning in the act. In Israel, not a day goes by without at least one person dying by suicide—hundreds of people […]
When We Feel Alone with the Pain: Loneliness The Link Between Suicidality and Depression
There are moments when everything feels like too much, when despair takes over, and it seems like there is no chance for change or improvement. Depression is a state that can make us feel this way: tired, exhausted, and without the strength to carry on. Sometimes, when the pain becomes unbearable, we may have suicidal […]