“It is safe to assume that, no matter how it appears, the attempt probably did not come out of the blue. Look for clues. Some possibilities include a family history of mental illness, a history of abuse, unusual or stressful… — Andrew Slaby Copy Share Image
“The crisis must be examined from different angles. To anyone else but that boy or girl sitting across from you, the crisis may seem… — Andrew Slaby Copy Share Image
“Don't hurry the process. Erring on the side of caution, rather than rushing in with advice, could save a life.” — Andrew Slaby Copy Share Image
“It is safe to assume that, no matter how it appears, the attempt probably did not come out of the blue. Look for clues.… — Andrew Slaby Copy Share Image
“Surviving suicide is never easy, but it is possible with support, with time, compassionate direction, and, in some cases, counseling. While there are predictable… — Andrew Slaby Copy Share Image
“No matter how flat or sad his or her affect appears, the suicidally depressed adolescent is desperately trying to contain feelings of anger, rage,… — Andrew Slaby Copy Share Image
“When is an attempt not a real act of self-destruction but merely an attention-seeking device? We may never know; however, since even attention-seekers kill… — Andrew Slaby Copy Share Image
“Individuals who are hurting emotionally think poorly of themselves and act in ways that will cause others to think poorly of them. As this… — Andrew Slaby Copy Share Image
“The best approach is often passivity-a gentle, passive being-there that gives survivors permission to grieve, heal, and recover in their own unique way and… — Andrew Slaby Copy Share Image
