- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
- Title:
- There is hope : there is help : recovery is possible
- Creator:
- Georgia. Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. Office of Behavioral Health Prevention
Georgia. Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. Suicide Prevention Program
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Publisher:
- Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia. Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. Office of Behavioral Health Prevention
- Date of Original:
- 2020
- Subject:
- Suicide--Georgia--Prevention
Suicidal behavior--Georgia--Prevention
Suicide--Georgia--Psychological aspects
Veterans--Suicidal behavior--Georgia--Prevention - Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- publications (documents)
drawings (visual works) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- External Identifiers:
- Call Number GA B400.B4 M1 2020 R4
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_s-ga-bb400-pb4-bm1-b2020-br4-belec-p-btext
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_s-ga-bb400-pb4-bm1-b2020-br4-belec-p-btext
- Language:
- eng
- Holding Institution:
- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
- Rights:
-
There is hope. There is help. Recovery is possible.
Life can be overwhelming, and sometimes, it may feel like suicide is the only option. However, even small, positive changes can help the body and mind recover and improve your outlook. This can help you gain distance from the negative emotions that can lead to suicide thoughts.
Scroll down to learn how
Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities
Office of Behavioral Health Prevention & Federal Grants | Suicide Prevention Program
It is possible to manage and overcome thoughts of suicide.
Talk about it
Talking about your feelings and overwhelming situations can:
help relieve intense emotions give you perspective on the
situation Talk to someone you trust or call the Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) at 1.800.715.4225 any time.
Seek professional support
Working together, doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists can help:
determine if there are underlying medical conditions
add or adjust medications to improve how you feel
include other effective treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Seek positive supports and activities
Increasing positive influences and activities can help you deal with negative feelings. Great activities to help you get started include:
journaling exercise spending time with family and friends hobbies improving sleep eating healthier
Resources
Georgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL)
GCAL provides emotional, substance use, and developmental disability crisis support and access to treatment services 24/7.
Veterans Crisis Line
Call, chat, or text if you are a veteran or are concerned about a veteran.
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ Friendship Line
A caring ear and friendly conversation for older adults.
800.971.0016 American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Find support for yourself or someone who may be at risk for suicide.
https://afsp.org/get-help
Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities
Office of Behavioral Health Prevention & Federal Grants | Suicide Prevention Program