Suicide Articles

1). You Can Do Anything, An Hour At A Time: Suicide Is Not The Answer By : Dianne James
It was a normal day at the TV station, I was the sales manager, and also responsible for writing, shooting, and editing some of the station's TV commercials. There was always plenty to do at the little non-profit station in southern New Mexico. It was the first time that I had worked at a television station, specifically a Christian programming station, having spent most of my career in mainstream radio up to that point.
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2). Will your child die of Bullycide? By : Dianne James
Many thanks to Brenda for her courage and conviction and permission to use Jared's story for this article. Please read Jared's story at the end of this article, and visit the website dedicated to ending this needless cruelty. This is an ongoing problem throughout the world. It needs to stop. I've tried my entire life not to hate people, to avoid the bitterness that comes with hatred and prejudice.
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3). Suicide is Not an Option By : David Snape
On December 12th, 1992, my brother committed suicide. The consequences were devestating to everyone involved. Maybe this story will help someone who is contemplating suicide to decide against it. Suicide is not the solution that some may think it is. Problems and unresolved issues will haunt family and friends for many decades. My nephew, who was just a baby at the time, would always ask about his uncle.
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4). Ethical and Religious Considerations in Physician Assisted Suicide By : Sam Oliver
None of us know what we would choose at the end of our life regarding assisted suicide. It is, therefore, a worthy idea to ponder long before we get to that place at the end of our lives whereby we may actually have to make one. In our lives, our soul does have a path that is chosen for us if we look for it. I would encourage you to follow that one.
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5). Youth Heroes – A Double Standard By : Rev. Michael Bresciani
As a boy I danced and shook to the music of Elvis Presley along with the rest of the kids in my generation. I was shocked to hear how he died from the usage of drugs but even when I heard of his death I still was unable to gather the significance of it. I’ve had decades to ponder the significance of it and I am sure it doesn’t fall under the heading of good experiences from my childhood.
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6). Physician Assisted Suicide and The Art of Care By : Sam Oliver
In an age of managed care, rationing of care, and technological care, there is The Art of Care. We live in a society that has been given various choices to “self-determine” one’s destiny in dying as one has been able to “self-determine” one’s destiny in life itself. We have medicines and technological capabilities, and areas of the country allowing us to hasten or postpone one’s dying.
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7). Teen Suicide: Facts And Answers By : Aurelia Williams
According to the National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center, "teen suicide is the third leading cause of death among teenagers -- almost 2,000 teens kill themselves each year." Depression is one of the leading causes of teen suicide. It is estimated that "over 90% of teen suicide victims have a mental disorder, such as depression, and/or a history of alcohol or drug abuse.
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8). The Mental Disorder Known As Schizophrenia By : George Johnson
A person experiencing untreated schizophrenia is typically characterized as demonstrating disorganized thinking, and as experiencing delusions or auditory hallucinations. Although the disorder is primarily thought to affect cognition, it can also contribute to chronic problems with behavior and emotion. Due to the many possible combinations of symptoms, there is ongoing and heated debate about whether the diagnosis necessarily or adequately describes a disorder, or alternatively whether it might represent a number of disorders.
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9). The solution WITHIN By : fkish
It's quite amazing how many people go through their lives with very little thought as to where they are heading with it. There is an accepted lifecycle assigned to everyone and most of us seem to just fall into it and 'live' it out as if there was no alternative. There are some truly disturbing statistics about people's lives, most of it relates to their financial status at retirement time but I won't scare you with that, you can research it by yourself if you have not heard it all before.
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10). Notes on the Mystery of Suicide By : Hugh Rosen
Not even professionals can understand the nature of suicide.
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11). Celebrating Today Despite Living With Illness By : Lisa Copen
friend of mine is fond of saying, “Life is what happens when you’re making other plans.” This quaint little saying seems to be not only an outline of the recent turn of events in my life, but also words of wisdom. How much I like a plan, a clear set of expectations, something solid that I can look...
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12). Prevent Suicide - What YOU Should Know By : Barney Garcia
People who are suicidal usually suffer from some sort of depression or other psychological problem. The symptoms that a person typically has when they are suicidal include feelings of depression, intense sadness, hopelessness, lethargy, loss of appetite, poor sleep, decreased ability to perform ones usual tasks and a loss of interest in once-pleasurable activities.
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13). Approaches to Care in Physician Assisted Suicide By : Sam Oliver
There is a growing interest in suicide. When people start looking for more information about suicide, you'll be in a position to meet their needs. This article is a brief description of much information on this subject. Let's start with 3 levels to discern in the act of euthanasia. There are three levels to discern in the act of euthanasia: 1. One is a patient who is comatose or brain dead.
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14). Seeking Help For A Debt Problem By : blueboy
Being in debt can cause a lot of stress and many sleepless nights, in this article I give advice which I hope will prove to be of use and of benefit to people who have a debt problem. One of the hardest things to do for people who are in debt is to actually admit to other people that they have this problem. This may be because they feel ashamed that they have not been able to manage their finances in a better way or because they think that people may see them as some sort of failure.
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15). Your Gay Child--Is There A Place For Him At the Table? By : Don L Wright
Many families, especially religious families, find themselves adrift when they learn one of their children is gay. And yet, the best of our religious teachings ask us to love them unconditionally.
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