HEALTH
Suicide: Out of the darknessIt was seven years ago, David Threatt recalls, on July 19, 2003 to be exact. His marriage was falling apart, bills were mounting, and the feeling of failure was overwhelming. "I had just turned 30," Threatt remembered. "That's the end of the world at 30." He said he was disappointed in himself and had higher expectations than he had achieved. He began to pull away from friends. Looking back, Threatt, now 37, recognizes that he was depressed and had been for a while, but did not realize the seriousness of his problem. More » |
The tough road for those left behindLife was good for Nepherterra Estrada. Married to a well-respected pediatrician, Estrada had recently launched her own public relations firm and the couple lived in a distinguished section of Milwaukee. All of that came to a sudden halt. With little or no warning, Dr. Martin Luther Skala killed himself. It's been three years since her husband's death and Estrada is doing the best she can. "I thought my life was over," she said. "I wanted to crawl into a closet and die." More » |
What puts a person at risk for suicide?Depression or other mental health disorders More » |
Pay attention to the warning signs!Threatening to hurt or kill oneself or talking about wanting to hurt or kill oneself More » |
What should you do if you think someone is thinking of suicide?Take the threat seriously. Let the person know you care. Ask questions More » |
