by Emily Becker | Jun 6, 2018 | Depression
I learned of Kate Spade’s suicide at the start of a client session. “Oh my God,” said my client, showing me her Twitter feed, “Kate Spade is dead. They think it was suicide.” Then she added, “if this can happen to her what chance do the rest of us have?” Many people... 
by Dr Aletta | Sep 30, 2011 | Family Matters
Ever since the news broke that a local child, Jamey Rodemeyer committed suicide, I have been reading and viewing videos about what happened. It is all a horrible, tragic mess and frankly overwhelming. The stories related to Jamey’s death are endless. Everyone... by Dr Aletta | Nov 7, 2010 | Family Matters, Mental Health, Relationships
Be informed. Help your friend get help. Join supportive, informative organizations. Keep healthy boundaries. Do not work harder than your loved one. Take threats or comments about suicide seriously. Find help for yourself. You can find the entire, more detailed... 
by Dr Aletta | Nov 21, 2009 | Mental Health, Relationships
My brother’s childhood best friend committed suicide. I was 16 years old at the time, Mark (not his real name) was 21. Mark’s parents were close friends of my parents; we played together as little kids, he was my first crush. We drifted apart as we grew... 
by Dr Aletta | Oct 26, 2009 | Family Matters, Mental Health
National Public Radio (NPR) broadcast two stories on what colleges and universities across the country are trying to do to take care of the mental health needs of their students. More young people who live with the challenges of mental illness attend college....
