Speak Openly

02/04/2020 Raymond Viger 2

Direct Intervention Intervening to save the life of a suicidal youth means conveying a sense of hope: you must be warm and very, very human in your approach. A spirit of simplicity and humility on your part is absolutely necessary. Without humility in your heart, […] See more

Possible Outcomes

12/04/2019 Raymond Viger 3

Here are some possible outcomes of the suicidal crisis If the sufferer receives or gets the help they need to make key changes in their life, there can be some improvement. The sufferer can suddenly, miraculously, seem to snap out of it. Depression changes to […] See more

Other Signs of Suicidal Intent

05/04/2019 Raymond Viger 3

The sufferer may be seen Giving away precious personal items Settling debts, making peace with people Making out a will Praising the courage of those who have committed suicide Mourning a personal loss for an extended period of time Engaging in risky behavior (speeding behind […] See more

Warning Signs

04/04/2019 Raymond Viger 3

Incapable of clearly expressing distress, the suicidal person sends signals to those around them. These signals can be subtle, or jumbo-sized. These signals are appeals for help; a final search for some glimmer of hope before the tsunami hits. Remember, 8 out of 10 suicides […] See more