Hope For Your Story
The numbers are in - there has been an alarming rise in suicide rates the past 20 years. According to a study conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics there has been a 30% increase of death by suicide from the years of 2000 to 2016. These numbers only continue to increase. Suicide affects so much more than just the individual. It affects families, friends, and even communities. These resources are meant to help those who are wrestling with suicidal thoughts, as well as those whose lives have been touched by suicide. These resources seek to answer to questions such as, "How do I handle my child's attempts to take their own lives?" "How do I help my suicidal friends, and families?" "Who do I call when I'm feeling suicidal?" and more.
Fewer topics provoke more fear and trembling than suicide. But we cannot let our fear and sadness over a dark and difficult issue keep us from moving toward someone in need.
For some of us in the household of Jesus, Robin Williams’s death hits hard for very personal reasons. For some, a profound, oppressive darkness is threatening to douse the little light and hope they see.
With the prevalence of teen suicides, parents can't help but wonder, even worry, about their teen and depression.
A child or teen suicide attempt represents much more than a medical problem. It represents a young person in crisis, crying out for help.
This program explores the social, psychological, and spiritual aspects of suicide. It’s written by Christian clinical experts and is designed to help parents, youth workers, ministry leaders, and teachers understand how suicide is a profoundly spiritual issue.
As believers who embrace the view that every human life is sacred and created in God's image, we should care deeply about the issue of suicide.
How does a parent recover and move on from the tragedy of their child committing suicide?
Suicide is a problem for youth and young adults. It may be prevented and there is hope for healing when parents and others take specific actions to help.
A list of suicide and emergency helpline around the world with links to more detailed hotlines.
Focus on the Family has licensed and pastoral counselors to listen and provide initial guidance and resources including an offer to pray with you.
How do you deal with a tragedy? Here’s some advice from people who’ve been there.
Our panel gets personal about loss, plus Albert Hsu on surviving his dad’s suicide, and what to do if you can’t connect with your parents on a deep level.
It’s often hard to pray when you’re consumed with suicidal thoughts. Write a prayer, or read over this one, when you’re able to express your pain and thought process, then you’ll have it ready to read the next time the suicidal thoughts come.
Together we can stop suicide. Welcome to Stay Here, a mental health
movement dedicated to creating a suicide-free generation. Our mission is
simple: to provide support, resources, and awareness for mental health and
suicide prevention until we see a change in statistics and lives saved.
Life is full of surprises, challenges and questions – and sometimes we all need help finding answers. Are you struggling in your marriage? Is your son or daughter involved in activities that have you worried? Or maybe you’re facing an unexpected pregnancy or navigating conflict with your aging parents. Whether you’re in the midst of a major crisis or simply a perplexing situation, we have compiled resources that can point you in the right direction. And remember – we’re constantly updating our content, so check back frequently for the latest and greatest resources.
