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Suicide
http://www.metanoia.org/suicide/
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
http://www.suicide.org/
http://www.alternativedepressiontherapy … ssion.html
Night Falls Fast (book): http://www.nytimes.com/books/first/j/jamison-night.html

This is the West Australian branch,
http://www.thesamaritans.org.au/
US Branch
http://www.thesamaritans.org


hotlines
US- http://suicidehotlines.com/ or http://suicidehotlines.net/
World- http://suicidehotlines.com/international.html

survivor support groups, suicide support groups and family support groups
http://www.survivorsofsuicide.com/
http://www.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseactio … 3261B4378D
http://www.suicidology.org/
http://www.parentsofsuicide.com/
http://halfofus.com
http://teenforce.net

Domestic Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
1-800-787-3224 (TTY)

Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network:
rainn.org; 1.800.656.HOPE

Violence

Stop Abuse For Everyone (SAFE); covering even those normally not mentioned when we think of "domestic violence" (e.g. men, lesbian, gays, etc.):
http://www.safe4all.org/

Their resource list, specifically:
http://www.safe4all.org/resource-list/

National Sexual Violence Resource Center:
http://www.nsvrc.org/

NYC Alliance Against Sexual Assault:
http://www.nycagainstrape.org/

Please post phone numbers to hotlines, links to websites, and any resources you can find to help support people from being hurt by or dying from suicide or violence. Please also provide specific support groups, such as single parents, gay and lesbian, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, etc. I will consolidate them into the OP as a resource. Also feel free to provide supporting messages.

Sorry, not to rain on a pretty good idea, but shouldn't this really be in Off-Topic?

National Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
1-800-787-3224 (TTY)

How is this industry related?

Here's a good one though that encompasses them all. www.google.com. It's really quite diverse.

thank you...

i have a  constant battle with   severe depression this is near and dear.

This is the West Australian branch, but I know they are also in the UK and I believe in other countries also:

http://www.thesamaritans.org.au/

"We may not be able make the situation go away but by being there to listen, we may be able to make a painful time in your life more bearable."

Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network:
rainn.org; 1.800.656.HOPE

i did once.... i almost died... but i wont do it ever again. there are so many people i cant afford to lose in my life right now. problems can be solved.... i learned.

Suicidal depression is the most debilitating experience I've ever had.

This page is being bookmarked, in case it ever happens again.

Thank you.

Thank you for starting this thread! 

Three points I wish to make are;

(1)  You are NOT alone!  You can choose to reach out for help, and there are others who can relate to you if you give them a chance.

(2) Things can change, and often do so quickly!  Tomorrow can be a better day if you give it a chance.

(3)  Suicide is final, there is no coming back!  People do make mistakes, and don't realize that if they are making a mistake from committing suicide, there will be no correcting of it.  You are not thinking of them perhaps, but there will be survivors who will miss you.
 
I took training in suicide prevention training and answered a crisis hotline after one of my friends took her life.  These three points are what I try to communicate to the person I'm speaking with when they call for help.

Here's the deal guys.  I only know the pain and suffering from depression.  For several years suicide was an unwanted "friend" who stayed close by my side.  We've had some tough battles and a few that I almost lost.

I'm not a medical professional.  I'm not a trained specialist.  I am on medication, working with a psychologist and therapist and doing a good job of winning the battle.

All I know is how to relate and be a friend to you.  Call on me if you feel the need.

K

Thanks for posting the info. I have helped a model in the past who was thinking of suicide. I wish I had these resources then.

This is such a fantastic concept.

Always good to have the resources to seek help.




Anyone can PM me if they wish to talk; I'm a great listener, keep your confidence and give advice when warranted Feel free, any time.

great thread. thanks for starting it.

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MOD NOTE:
This is a serious thread, it is in off topic because it is off the topic of modeling and photography, this is not a signal that hijacks and unnecessarily inflammatory posts will be tolerated.

Thank you.

Thank you.... this thread is such an amazing idea. I hope that it helps people out there who feel like they have no where else to turn.



Also.... if anyone wants to talk.... feel free to PM me.

Laughter is very important for our physical and mental health.

I try to find something to laugh about every day.  It keeps depression away. 

So go to a comedy club, search Youtube, or rent a funny movie ... but DO IT!
If those things don't work, then call me! 
I will listen to you, then I will say a few things to inspire you.
If I'm really good ... then I will get you laughing!

Some of our greatest comedians lived with personal pain, yet they told jokes.

Think about it.

Fight the good fight everybody!

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Just wondering, what happens to be people who have been either raped or abused and don't go to talk to someone about it? Or get help for that matter?

These are issues that artists and models suffer from at a disproportionately higher rate than the rest of society. Thank you for posting this, Sharon.







<--- Depression survivor (suicidal by age 12).

Struggled with anxiety and depression since I was 10. I'm in cognitive therapy now for the first time at 19. I've also helped a lot of friends who were dealing with similar issues- abuse, eating disorders. If you ever need anything, feel free to contact me.

http://halfofus.com - also linked on my profile. It's a good resource, especially for young people.

Thanks for this thread. It's a good idea.

I've been dealing with clinical depression since I was a kid. Some days are better than others, it's cyclical. Funny thing is, the days I sometimes feel my worst are the days I'm at my most creative. Some days when the meds are kicking in and I feel ok emotionally? I couldn't scrape a creative thought together if I tried.

Sometimes, in order not to feel bad, the meds will make you "fuzzy" enough that concentration goes out the window. it's like looking at the world through a very light cheesecloth. Think it's easy? Try it sometime!

I'm not ashamed of this. I look at it as being similar to having diabetes. Both are diseases from something lacking in the blood. A diabetic lacks insulin. I lack seritonin (sp?) It's been a rollar coaster, but if I didn't have the creative outlet of shooting and seeing the beauty in life, I'm not too sure I'd still be here! But I am, and that's what counts!  regards! Good thread!  ;^)

I was in my late thirties when this stuff finally caught up with me although I believe it had been with me much longer.  If things have you all messed up..... think about it.  You might need a little help.  Don't think you're too grown to ask for it.

Teen Force
http://teenforce.net
- Registered charity providing support services to youth ages 12-24.

I'm in  therapy for anxiety issues myself. I need a great support system.And someone to talk to once in awhile. THANK YOU for this thread! NOT suicidal,just kinda blah sometimes!

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What a great thread to make

Surviving anxiety and depression myself, it's so good to see a thread like this!

this stuff matters.