http://stepsforsteph.com/WordPress Working to Prevent Teen Suicide Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:59:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Dealing with depression is one of the hardest things you'll do in life.  However, there is hope!  The best way to overcome depression is to first understand how depression creeps into your life.  I call this "being aware of your slide pattern."  In my case depression starts ... http://stepsforsteph.com/WordPress/2008/07/11/the-single-best-way-to-overcome-depression/ Survivors of suicide are the strongest people I know because they have experienced the worst kind of tragedy possible.  We are strong yet fragile.  We plow through pain every minute of every day like demolition teams.  It takes a lot (if not all) of our energy to maintain a positive ... http://stepsforsteph.com/WordPress/2008/07/10/what-it-feels-like-to-be-a-survivor-of-suicide/ A little known fact to many of us taking mental health medications is that they can drastically alter what we think especially when first prescribed or with a change in dose, higher or lower.  Psychotropic drugs, those used to treat mental illnesses, can cause suicidal thoughts, irritability, increased anxiety and agitation, even ... http://stepsforsteph.com/WordPress/2008/06/15/be-very-careful-when-taking-your-mental-health-medications/ My daughter , Stephanie, died by suicide one day after we celebrated her 17th birthday.  I found her lying on her bed as if taking a nap like she always did after school but her lips were blue and I knew something was wrong.  I dragged her body to the ... http://stepsforsteph.com/WordPress/2008/06/13/my-personal-story/ I was diagnosed with cancer recently (no need to worry) and was amazed at how swiftly and effectively my personal care was coordinated among the surgeon, oncologist, diagnostic imaging center, psychologist, and radiation therapist.  The surgeon personally called me on a Friday  to let me know the results of the biopsy and by later ... http://stepsforsteph.com/WordPress/2007/05/01/urgent-need-for-mental-health-care-coordination/ Steps For Steph  recently launched an eCommerce website (http://StepsForSteph.com) to raise funds for high school and college mental health programs.  All you have to do is shop online at StepsForSteph.com and 100% of the organization's profits go to support the cause.   Here’s how it works. Steps for Steph is an affiliate marketer of eCommerce companies like Amazon, Orbitz, ... http://stepsforsteph.com/WordPress/2007/05/01/donate-0-and-still-support-college-and-teen-mental-health/  Crisis LifeLine 24/7:  1-800-273-TALK  How to Help a Friend   There is no room for guessing, assuming, or taking chances or risks with another person’s life, especially when they are at risk for suicide. We can’t predict the future. If you feel – even in the slightest - worried, anxious, scared, uncomfortable, unsure, ... http://stepsforsteph.com/WordPress/2007/04/18/suicide-prevention-how-to-help-a-friend/