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Supporting Survivors of Suicide Loss - Young Adult Council
Nearly 46,000 Americans died by suicide in 2020 (https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/facts/index.html). That’s one death every 11 minutes.
Coping with the loss of a loved one is challenging. It can also be difficult for people around them to know how to best support them. DBSA Young Adult Council (https://www.dbsalliance.org/about/young-adult-council/) members Olivia Eiler and Jamie Vaughn spoke with two co-facilitators from the Survivors of Suicide (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.starcenter.pitt.edu/clinical-services/survivors-suicide&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1664471909830827&usg=AOvVaw2nL4MUmGTgwFoB34Piz0mi) (SOS) bereavement support group at UMPC Western Psychiatric Hospital’s STAR-Center in Pittsburgh. (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.starcenter.pitt.edu/&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1664471909831262&usg=AOvVaw2Na4Yq20mlWlKCQJNxxtb-) They share their personal experiences with suicide loss, offer practical tips for supporting survivors, and discuss resources for survivors.
For Immediate Help:
National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
Online Resources:
American Association of Suicidology
https://suicidology.org/
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
https://afsp.org/
Survivors of Suicide bereavement support group
https://www.starcenter.pitt.edu/clinical-services/survivors-suicide
Jamey Covaleski
412-864-3346
covaleskijj@upmc.edu
The Dougy Center for Grieving Children & Families
https://www.dougy.org/
The Child Mind Institute
https://childmind.org/topics/suicide-self-harm/
Books for Adults:
After Suicide Loss: Coping with Your Grief by Bob Baugher and Jack Jordan
No Time to Say Goodbye: Surviving the Suicide of a Loved One by Carla Fine
When Bad Things Happen to Good People by Harold S. Kushner
Why People Die by Suicide by Thomas Joiner
History of a Suicide: My Sister’s Unfinished Life by Jill Bialosky
I’m Sorry For Your Loss: Hope and Guidance in Managing Your Grief by Lillian L. Meyers, Ph.D.
My Son…My Son: A Guide to Healing After Death, Loss, or Suicide by Iris Bolton
Voices of Healing and Hope: Conversations on Grief after Suicide by Iris Bolton
Cracked, Not Broken: Surviving and Thriving After a Suicide Attempt by Kevin Hines
It’s OK That You’re Not OK: Meeting grief and loss in a culture that doesn’t understand by Megan Devine
Grief One Day at a Time: 365 Meditations to Help You Heal After Loss by Alan Wolfelt, Ph.D.
A Time to Grieve: Meditations for Healing After the Death of a Loved One by Carol Staudacher
Shattered: Surviving the Loss of a Child by Gary Roe
Signs by Laura Lynne Jackson
Books for Children:
Suicide Loss: What Teens Need to Know by Terri Erbacher, Ph.D. & Tony Salvatore, MA
But I Didn't Get to Say Goodbye: For Parents and Professionals Helping Child Suicide Survivors by Barbara Rubel
My Uncle Keith Died by Carol Ann Loehr, Julianne Costentino & James Mojonnier
12 Sept 2022
Digital Perspective: A conversation about mental health and social media with Clayton Echard
Many people know that social media can have a negative effect on mental health. Doomscrooling (https://www.dbsalliance.org/education/newsletters/how-to-stop-doomscrolling/), negative comments, cyberbullying, and tragic news events are pervasive in the realm of social media. Living with depression or bipolar can make navigating these spaces difficult, especially when peers try to find content/resources to support their mental wellness.
DBSA sat down with Clayton Echard to discuss social media, mental health, and how to find wellness and support in the digital world. Clayton is a mental health and wellness advocate, personal trainer, athlete, and star of season 26 of The Bachelor (https://abc.com/shows/the-bachelor/cast/bachelor-2022-clayton-echard). Clayton also talks about how he positively uses social media, the connection between body dysmorphia and mental health, and the importance of sharing your wellness journey.
You can find Clayton's work on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/claytonechard/?hl=en).
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3 Aug 2022
I'm Living Proof: Coming to Terms with Bipolar Bonus Episode
Bonus Episode from our DBSA podcast, I'm Living Proof: A Letter to my Younger Self (https://www.dbsalliance.org/programs-im-living-proof/).
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Mik knew something was wrong when at ten years old, she experienced suicidal ideation. What started as something she couldn't understand took her on a journey which ended up with her diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Now, Mik bravely shares her experience through humor and educational videos online and discusses her journey and activism with us.
MiK B is a mental health advocate who lives with bipolar disorder, anxiety, and ADHD. Mik shares her story online with others through TikTok, Instagram, and her website. She is passionate about positively impacting the mental health world through sharing her personal experiences and providing a community for people living with Bipolar disorder. Find her on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mikb_itme/?hl=en) and Tiktok @mikb_itme (https://www.tiktok.com/@mikb_itme?lang=en).
Read Mik's letter (https://www.dbsalliance.org/programs-im-living-proof/mik/)
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Inside a recent episode
Transitioning to Work: What the Ticket to Work Program Has to Offer
Published 3 Apr 2014 · Transcript excerpt
[…] That's very important. So Sally, I'd like to get the ball rolling by asking you what is the Ticket to Work program and who is eligible to participate in it. Thank you, Jim. The Ticket to Work program is an employment program that's administered by the Social Security Administration. It started in 1999 and it is a nationwide program. People who are receiving Social Security Disability Benefits ages 18 through 64 and the benefits are received under the Supplemental Security Income Program and the Social Security Disability Insurance Program are eligible to participate in the program. Okay, thank you. […]
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