Tag: suicide

Suicide Prevention Measures and the Media

February 22, 2020 Avalon Malibu Mental Health News

Note: If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Your life matters. Each year, millions of people across the world die by suicide, and it’s tragic. While many people don’t realize it, what… Read More ›

Borderline Personality Disorder

November 23, 2019 Avalon Malibu Treatment Mental Health

Note: If you are having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Your life matters and you are not alone. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) affects people all across the world, with many of them being women.… Read More ›

Why Is Suicide Such An Important Topic to Discuss?

September 28, 2018 Avalon Malibu Mental Health QA

Note: If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Your life matters. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that approximately 1 person dies by suicide every 40 seconds, with 78% of suicides occurring… Read More ›

5 Ways Media Falls Short on Suicide Prevention

September 28, 2018 Avalon Malibu Treatment Mental Health

Note: If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Your life matters. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that each year, nearly 1 million people die by suicide, which is equal to 1… Read More ›

National Suicide Awareness Month: Signs To Watch Out For

September 27, 2018 Avalon Malibu Mental Health News

Note: If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Your life matters. Death by suicide has been rising dramatically all over the United States; according to the National Public Radio (NPR), approximately 45,000… Read More ›

How Can I Talk To A Loved One about Suicide?

September 24, 2018 Avalon Malibu Mental Health QA

Note: If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Your life matters. Suicide prevention starts with recognizing the symptoms and taking them very seriously. Too many times, we see the warning signs but… Read More ›

BPD and Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills: Reducing Suicide-Related Concerns

July 23, 2018 Avalon Malibu Treatment Mental Health

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental illness categorized as having difficulty regulating emotions, difficulty controlling behaviors, and holding an unstable sense of self. People with BPD often experience emotions intensely and for extended periods of time, making it rather… Read More ›