Dr. Stephen Givens, Michael Moore and I discuss walking through that valley in our lives where it may appear there is no hope.  Dr. Stanford describes "suicide" as a word that provokes fear, shame, and sadness.  Some have called suicide "a selfish act" and "a permanent answer to a temporary problem."  He continues to explain that both of these statements wrongly imply that suicide is reasoned and rational decision to take one's life.  He continues to explain that suicide is neither reasoned nor rational, and mental illness is the most common cause.  Rebecca Donatelle explains that we as humans possess a resiliency that enables us to cope, adapt, and thrive, regardless of life's challenges.  We discuss some of the factors that could influence our psychological health such as family or other areas that could cause someone to want to hurt themselves or take their own life such as Neurobiology, Neuroanatomy and Neurochemistry.  Additionally, our discussion includes the prevalence, risk factors, warning signs, preventive strategies and knowing when one might need to seek treatment for psychological problems.  When your life or a family member, a loved one, a friend or co-worker is going through a crisis rather it be health, financial, spiritual or emotional where there seems to be no hope and "you have lost your voice" to get you through this valley.  You need to find a friend, family member, church, pastor, mental health care provider who can be that voice for you to help you walk through that valley praying and encouraging you.  YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

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