6. Suicidal Risk

Articles

Why People Attempt Suicide (April 1995)

Dr. Roy Baumeister, psychologist at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio has outlined a theory of suicidal death. The following questions and answers are based on his research and ideas.

Why do people

The Most Vulnerable Farmers (September 1999)
This article explains why some farmers may be prone to suicide during times of economic downturn. There are certain risk factors that will help family members and neighbors identify farmers who are at risk for emotional problems. Factors that account for success during good times are the same qualities that work against a farmer facing catastrophic loss.

What Are The Facts About Suicide (May 2000)
This article summarizes what is generally known about suicide, the signs of suicidal behavior and how best to intervene.

Guilt Plagues Suicide Survivors (June 2002)
This article summarizes the research of paychologist Lawrence Calhoun at North Carolina State University at Charlotte on additional problems survivors of suicide face in addition to the normal grief accompanying the loss of a loved one.

What To Do If You Suspect Suicidal Risk (January 2011)
This article gives several specific pointers on how to help a person you suspect is struggling with suicidal thoughts.

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	Val Farmer 35 Years of Counseling Rural Topics III. Farm Crisis and Stress 6. Suicidal Risk Login Articles Why People Attempt Suicide (April 1995) Dr. Roy Baumeister, psychologist at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio has outlined a theory of suicidal death. The following questions and answers are based on his research and ideas. Why do people The Most Vulnerable Farmers (September 1999) This article explains why some farmers may be prone to suicide during times of economic downturn. There are certain risk factors that will help family members and neighbors identify farmers who are at risk for emotional problems. Factors that account for success during good times are the same qualities that work against a farmer facing catastrophic loss. What Are The Facts About Suicide (May 2000) This article summarizes what is generally known about suicide, the signs of suicidal behavior and how best to intervene. Guilt Plagues Suicide Survivors (June 2002) This article summarizes the research of paychologist Lawrence Calhoun at North Carolina State University at Charlotte on additional problems survivors of suicide face in addition to the normal grief accompanying the loss of a loved one. What To Do If You Suspect Suicidal Risk (January 2011) This article gives several specific pointers on how to help a person you suspect is struggling with suicidal thoughts.