Betsy Glass
Column: Knowing the signs of suicide … and the misconceptions
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/19/2018 - 5:26pm
Suicide is a public health issue that impacts everyone. For some of us, we are reminded of suicide daily. Yet, it is important to know that suicide can be prevented.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is one of the top ten causes of death in the United States. The leading reason for suicide is unmanaged depression or a mood disorder. Considering that 20 to 25 percent of Americans are affected by depression, it is important to know the signs that may help save someone’s life.
It’s not too late: Understanding depressive disorders
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/09/2016 - 8:26pm
The common stressors of everyday life can result in feelings of sadness. But if a person feels sad more days than not and it causes a difference in social, academic, and occupational functioning, it may be signs of a depressive disorder. The day may feel heavy or overwhelming, a person may lose track of time or forget what is important, and things that used to cause joy and pleasure no longer bring happiness. The steps to feel better may seem impossible, but it’s never too late to get support.
Commonly reported signs and symptoms of depressive disorders include:
Mental health workshop to focus on suicide, drug overdose and depression
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/12/2015 - 8:10pm
Event Date:
October 21, 2015 - 6:00pm
A panel of mental health experts will address the impact of suicide, drug overdose, depression and other issues affecting people in South Lake Tahoe during a workshop on October 21 at the Lake Tahoe Community College from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Creekside Room.
There are a host of partners presenting this workshop to the community including
El Dorado County, Barton Health, Tahoe Youth & Family Services and the Tahoe Regional Young Professionals (TRYP).
Spring into Wellness: Promoting Positive Mental Health
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/09/2015 - 7:40pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe and the Mental Health Collaborative have declared May 10 to 16, Mental Health Awareness Week. Throughout the week, public events and articles, like the one below, will highlight “Each Mind Matters” in South Lake Tahoe.
According to California’s Mental Health Movement and the Centers for Disease Control, half of us will experience a mental health concern in our lifetime.
