(Special to The Dallas Examiner) – Suicide is a complex and multifaceted issue that can affect anyone, regardless of age, background or circumstance. Recognizing the signs and understanding the risk factors are crucial steps in providing support and intervention.Suicide Prevention Month is a time dedicated to remembering those affected by suicide and to focus on ensuring treatment is available to those who need it most. The behavioral health clinicians at Parkland Health recognize that suicide prevention is a community effort that requires open communication and compassion.Related Stories
The most important thing anyone can do is ask those they are concerned about if they are considering suicide so professionals can connect them to the support they need, according to Kimberly Roaten, PhD, ABPP, associate chief quality and safety officer for Behavioral Health at Parkland and a professor in the department of psychiatry at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.“We all have a role to play in helping combat the stigma associated with suicide and mental health, because talking about it provides the opportunity for connection to resources and treatment,” Roaten said. “We know people in crisis are most likely to open up to their friends, their neighbor or their colleagues,...
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