We talk with Melissa K. Nicholson, LMSW about adoptee suicide (sometimes in a graphic manner and so please listen at your discretion). An incredibly important topic as adoptees are at a greater risk for suicide than the general population. We talk about some warning signs, how to get help, how we can intervene and also therapies that are beneficial for adoptees who may struggle with suicidal ideation.
If you are suicidal, please reach out for help:
USA: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ or 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Canada: http://suicideprevention.ca/need-help/ (There’s local numbers for each province, sometimes for local communities as well)
Things to look up in your area “crisis centre” “distress line” “suicide hotline”
You can also call 911 to be connected to a suicide hotline.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines
Melissa K. Nicholson www.mkntherapy.com
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